Ajani Cornelius
Dallas CowboysOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
OREGON · Big Ten
| Season | G | PrsA | SkA | HitA | Pen | PBE | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 98.7 | 44 |
| 2024 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 97.6 | 149 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
OREGON · 2025 draft class
Cornelius is a powerful offensive tackle with impressive physical tools and developmental upside. He possesses excellent length and natural strength to control defenders once engaged. In pass protection, he shows good anchor ability against bull rushers and the length to redirect edge speed. His hand placement is improving and he demonstrates the ability to reset when initially beaten. In the run game, Cornelius generates good movement at the point of attack with his natural power and drive. His foot quickness for his size is notable, allowing him to reach landmarks in pass sets and execute zone blocking concepts.
Strengths
- Length
- natural strength
- anchor ability
- power at point of attack
- developmental upside
- foot quickness for size
- recovery potential
- competitive toughness
Concerns
- Technical refinement needed in pass sets
- hand placement consistency can improve
- sometimes plays with high pad level
- needs to improve against counters and speed-to-power moves
- lateral agility in space needs work