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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Football - Connecticut

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FOOTBALL

Cornelius Johnson

Wide receiver
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

12

touchdowns

50

passes caught

826

receiving yards
“Cory is an outstanding player with good speed, fantastic body control and elite hands. I believe it’s safe to say that everyone’s game plan centered around controlling Cory.”
Chris Phelps
Head Coach - Head Coach of the Salisbury School
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 198-pound senior wide receiver caught 50 passes for 826 yards and 12 touchdowns this past season, leading the Bruins (8-2) to the New England Prep School Athletic Council Mike Silipo Bowl Game. Selected to play in January’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Johnson also ran for a score and returned a kickoff for a touchdown this fall. A two-time All-New England honoree, he concluded his prep football career with 2,167 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Johnson has maintained a B average in the classroom and represents one of the state’s top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade award’s broad criteria. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Johnson has volunteered locally as a board member with Jack and Jill of America, which focuses on developing leadership and community service among African American youth.