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CFL, NFL, NFLE

Birmingham, Decori

CARD: VGF German NFLE 2007
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 2/12/21 RECEIVED: 3/1/21 (22 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • WR/ RB DeCori Birmingham played college ball at Arkansas from 2001-2004.
  • He ran 223 times for 1,151 yards and 7 TDs, and caught 57 passes for 592 yards and 6 TDs over his college career.
  • Reliable in the return game as well, DeCori had 61 kick returns for 1321 yards and 52 punt returns for 546 yards.
  • DeCori saw camp/ PS action with the Patriots and Jets in 2005, the ‘9ers in 2006, and the Giants in ’06 and ’07.
  • In 2007 DeCori played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFLE.
  • He’d run 43 times for 134 yards, and catch 15 passes for 101 yards that season before injury ended his season after 5 games.
  • Then he returned stateside for camp and practice squad action with the Colts in 2007, and the Panthers from 2007-’09.
  • He’d wrap up his playing career on the off-season roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 2010.
  • DeCori pursued a career in law enforcement and as of 2025 has become a decorated member of Texas DPS Enforcement.

NOTES:

DeCori is most famously known by Razorback faithful for catching the TD pass from Matt Jones with seconds to play, to upset the 18th ranked LSU Tigers in what is known as the Miracle on Markham.

Great card. Great autograph from DeCori. A fun, deep cut player.

NFL

Coffman, Chase

CARD: Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009 Longevity Certified
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Chase Coffman played TE at Missouri from 2005-2008.
  • In his senior season Coffman caught 90 passes for 987 yards and 10 TDs.
  • Over his college career he caught 247 passes for 2659 yards and 30 TDs.
  • His 247 receptions were a NCAA record for TEs, and his 30 TDs were a school record.
  • Third round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009.
  • Coffman’s career was marred by injury, and he spent his time in Cinci on and off the practice squad and regular season roster.
  • Was not resigned following the 2011 season and joined the Buccaneers.
  • Shortly after that Coffman was signed by the Falcons and played for the team through the 2013 season.
  • Signed with the Titans in 2014, and caught his first professional TD.
  • Waived by Tennessee during the 2015 campaign, Chase joined the Seahawks.
  • Finished his career playing one final season on and off the roster of the Indianapolis Colts.

ACCOLADES:

  • John Mackey Award 2008
  • 2014 University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame

NOTES:

After Chase’s playing career concluded he briefly spent time in coaching before switching over to financial management.

NFL, ufl

Rodgers, Amari

CARDS: Upper Deck UFL 2025 Certified, Upper Deck UFL 2025 Dual Signatures
ACQUIRED: ePack, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Amari Rodgers played WR at Clemson from 2017-’20.
  • During his Senior campaign he caught 77 passes for 1,020 yards and seven TDs.
  • Over his college career (55 contests) he caught 181 passes for 2,144 yards and 15 touchdowns.
  • 3rd round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021.
  • Caught 8 receptions for 95 yards and fielded kicks for the Packers.
  • Cut after the 10th week and signed with the Texans in 2022.
  • Caught his first professional TD that season.
  • Released before the 2023 season and spent a few months on the Colts practice squad later that year.
  • Signed with the UFL Stallions at the tail end of the season.
  • Caught 14 passes for 195 yards and 2 TDs including a 50 yarder in 7 starts (2024).
  • Took on more of a reserve role in 2025 and posted nearly identical stats with 14 receptions for 175 yards, 2 TDs including a 43 yarder.
  • Left unprotected for 2026, Amari opted to retire instead of report to camp with the UFL Columbus Aviators.

NOTES:

Great cards and autographs of Amari Rodgers here. I remember the Texans back in 2022, picked up Amari Rodgers I felt to try to see if they could lure Deshaun Watson out of his self imposed retirement. (Glad it didn’t work.)