College career

On August 15, 1978, Ole Miss Rebels football head coach Steve Sloan announced that Commiskey would be suspended for the entire 1978 season for disciplinary reasons.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Commiskey was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, 1981. He was waived on September 6, 1982.

Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars

After being released from the Eagles, Commiskey signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League in 1983. In 1984, he was named to the USFL All-League Team. He played with the Stars until 1985 when the league folded. He was named second-team to the USFL All-Time Team.

New Orleans Saints

Commiskey was signed by the New Orleans Saints following the fold of the USFL in 1986. He was re-signed to a two-year contract on March 29, 1988.

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