Maine
Top high school football star staying in Maine to play for Black Bears
One of the best ever to wear the blue and white of Portland, quarterback Cordell Jones, made it official Wednesday, signing his national letter of intent to play for the University of Maine next season.
Jones, who suffered a separated shoulder during the Turkey Bowl, should be back playing for the Bulldogs in the next five to six weeks.
The two-way star on the gridiron helped lead the Bulldogs to three straight appearances in the Class A State Finals, including a gold ball win over Thornton Academy in 2024.
This past season, Jones broke two longstanding Bulldog records for touchdowns and total points, and the amazing part is he did it in just three seasons.
Jones had multiple scholarship offers but in the end wanted to be a part of the amazing culture in Orono, hoping to someday help lead the Black Bears to a CAA championship.