Northwestern State University of Louisana

Corwyn Aldredge played football for Northwestern 1962-1964 and was a three years letterman.  Corwyn was an All Gulf States Conference selection following his senior year in 1964.  He played on the Jack Clayton 1962 coached team posted a 7-2-1 record to win the conference championship. On offense, he was a three year starter at tight end. During the 1964 season he earned All-American status as a defense end.

Corwyn was drafted as a sixth-round (83rd overall) NFL (Browns) and fifth-round AFL (Patriots) in the 1965 draft. He signed with the Browns and stayed with them for one year. Corwy’s son Corwyn Jr played for Mississippi State and also played in the National Football League. In 2007 Corwyn Jr’s son signed a scholarship to play at Northwestern State University.