Ajani Cornelius
Career Summary
Ajani Cornelius played offensive tackle at Rhode Island and Oregon before Dallas drafted him in 2025.
He became Oregon's starting right tackle after transferring from Rhode Island.
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High School
Cornelius played at Archbishop Stepinac High School.
He helped the team win consecutive state championships and New York City High School Football League 3A titles in 2017 and 2018. He later earned the league's AAA Offensive Lineman of the Year award as a senior.
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College Career
Cornelius started all 11 games at right tackle for Rhode Island in 2022.
In his first Oregon season in 2023, he started all 14 games at right tackle and helped an offensive line that allowed five sacks all season.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Cornelius in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He was the 204th overall pick after completing his college career at Oregon.
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Career Accomplishments
Cornelius earned first-team All-CAA honors at Rhode Island in 2022.
He received All-Pac-12 honorable mention recognition in 2023 during his first season at Oregon.
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