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Cordell Jones

Wide receiver/Running back/Safety
PORTLAND HS
PORTLAND, MAINE
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

971

Rushing Yards

16

Rushing Touchdowns

591

Receiving Yards

9

Receiving Touchdowns
“Cordell has a huge football skill set. He affects the game running, receiving, throwing and on defense. He really makes Portland go because they can use them in all these capacities. Rarely does a player come along that can do all of those things.”
Kevin Cooper
Head Coach - Bonny Eagle High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound junior wide receiver, running back and defensive back accounted for 1,562 yards and 25 touchdowns on offense this past season, leading the Bulldogs (10-2) to a Class A state championship. Jones rushed for 971 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 591 yards and nine scores. A two-way All-Conference selection, he recorded 46 tackles, including three for loss, and two interceptions on defense. 

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Academic Achievement

Jones has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year next fall. 

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Exemplary Character

A three-sport athlete, Jones has volunteered locally as a youth football and basketball coach.