Cornell Gowdy
Cornell Anthony Gowdy (born October 2, 1963) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Morgan State University. Early years Gowdy attended Central High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Morgan State University. He played as a linebacker, safety and cornerback. As a junior, he led the team in tackles. Professional career Gowdy was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 1985 NFL Draft on May 8. He was waived before the start of the season on July 30. In 1986, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. He appeared in 3 games and was released on September 23. In 1987, he signed with the by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent. He was released on August 31. After the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. In September, he was re-signed to be a part of the Steelers replacement team. He started 3 games and