James Corbett

James B. Corbett (born February 22, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 1977 NFL draft. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life James B. Corbett was born on February 22, 1955, in Brockton, Massachusetts. He attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He earned Associated Press (AP) and United Press International first-team All-East honors in 1975 and AP first-team All-East honors in 1976. In 1976, the Panthers were named consensus national champions and Corbett was named an AP second-team All-American.

Professional career Corbett was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round, with the 194th overall pick, of the 1977 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 23.