Joseph Daily Cormier (born May 3, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and tight end for the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).

[4] Heavily recruited out of high school, Cormier starred as a three-year letterman for the University of Southern California Trojans football team.

[5] In 1984, Cormier caught a touchdown pass during the Trojans' Rose Bowl victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

[6] In the 1985 season, he caught a team-leading 44 receptions for the Trojans, played in the Aloha Bowl, and was named an All-Pac-10 Selection.

[7][8][9] Cormier was selected in the 10th Round of the 1985 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and played in the 1987–1990 seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders.