Jack Cornell
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Career Summary
Jack Cornell was an Illinois offensive lineman who signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent and appeared in one regular-season game with the Oakland Raiders in 2013.
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Early Life
John Leslie Cornell Jr., known as Jack, was born June 4, 1989, in Quincy, Illinois.
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High School
Cornell attended Quincy Notre Dame High School, where he was a two-time IHSA and Chicago Tribune all-state offensive tackle. He also earned three football letters and four wrestling letters.
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College Career
Cornell played in 29 games and made 19 starts at Illinois. As a senior captain in 2011, he started all 13 games at strong-side guard and received the team's Red Grange Award for dedication. He also played both guard and tackle during his junior season.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted in 2012, Cornell signed with Baltimore as a rookie free agent on May 10. The Ravens later signed him to their practice squad, where he spent the 2012 season. Oakland signed him to its practice squad in September 2013.
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NFL Career
Cornell appeared in one regular-season game for Oakland, against San Diego on October 6, 2013. Oakland later moved him between its active roster and practice squad during the 2013 season.
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Career Accomplishments
Cornell served as a 2011 Illinois team captain and received the program's Red Grange Award for dedication.
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Playing Style
Cornell played across the offensive line, seeing college action at guard and tackle. His senior season was spent as Illinois's strong-side guard.
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23876, 00-0029373, 1989-06-04, Jack Cornell, John, Cornell
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