Jashon Cornell (born December 29, 1996) is an American football

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who is a free agent. He played

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Early years

Cornell was considered the number one ranked defensive end prospect in the state of Minnesota, and number seven DE overall, by ESPN for the class of 2015.

College career

Cornell redshirted in

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and only appeared in five games during his freshman year in

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due to a groin injury. During the 2018 season, he appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 14 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, and a forced fumble. He made his first start of his career on October 13, 2018, in a game against his hometown

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. During the 2019 season, Cornell started all 14 games and recorded 30 tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-loss, and four sacks. Following the season he was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention by both coaches and media.

Professional career

Cornell was selected by the

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in the seventh round with the 235th overall pick in the

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. On August 2, 2020, the Lions signed Cornell to a four-year contract. He was placed on

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on August 20, 2020. On November 10, 2021, Cornell was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list. He was activated on December 28. On August 30, 2022, Cornell was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 5.

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Ohio State Buckeyes bio
Living people American football defensive linemen Detroit Lions players Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from Saint Paul, Minnesota 1996 births {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub