2014 Football Roster
Sturghill, Cornelius

Jersey Number 81
Cornelius Sturghill
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 183
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
- High School:
- Melrose
Bio
Career Overview: Working on his MBA after graduating with an accounting degree ... has appeared in 23 games in his five years in the program.
2018: Appeared in 12 games, 11 coming as a starter ... finished the season with 32 tackles and one interception ... credited with three tackles in his first start versus Alabama ... credited with a pair of stops against Indiana State ... reached a career best with five tackles in the win over Western Kentucky ... made a pass break-up in the end zone ... notched four stops in a loss at Virginia ... tallied four tackles versus Georgia Tech ... recorded four stops against Clemson ... totaled a season high six tackles versus Syracuse ... registered three tackles and his first career interception in a loss to Kentucky.
2017: Appeared in four games ... finished with three tackles ... credited with one tackle against North Carolina ... totaled two tackles in a road win at Florida State.
2016: Redshirted.
2015: Appeared in seven games on special teams ... returned three punts for -4 yards after taking over as the primary returner during the 17-14 win over Boston College ... credited with a long of two yards ... returned a career-best two punts versus Wake Forest.
2014: Did not see game action.
High School: Attended Melrose High School ... Committed to the Cardinals on National Signing Day ... Formerly committed to Wisconsin ... Known for his athletic ability and ball skills ... Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Earned all-district and all-state honors at wide receiver and safety ... Rated as a three-star athlete by 247 Sports and the 14th-best athlete in the Tennessee ... Recorded 51 receptions for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... Played guard on the Melrose High basketball team ... chose Louisville over scholarship offers from Missouri, Wisconsin, Mississippi State, Purdue, UCLA, and Vanderbilt ... born 10/20/95 ... son of Cornelius and Tara Sturghill ... accounting major.
2018: Appeared in 12 games, 11 coming as a starter ... finished the season with 32 tackles and one interception ... credited with three tackles in his first start versus Alabama ... credited with a pair of stops against Indiana State ... reached a career best with five tackles in the win over Western Kentucky ... made a pass break-up in the end zone ... notched four stops in a loss at Virginia ... tallied four tackles versus Georgia Tech ... recorded four stops against Clemson ... totaled a season high six tackles versus Syracuse ... registered three tackles and his first career interception in a loss to Kentucky.
2017: Appeared in four games ... finished with three tackles ... credited with one tackle against North Carolina ... totaled two tackles in a road win at Florida State.
2016: Redshirted.
2015: Appeared in seven games on special teams ... returned three punts for -4 yards after taking over as the primary returner during the 17-14 win over Boston College ... credited with a long of two yards ... returned a career-best two punts versus Wake Forest.
2014: Did not see game action.
High School: Attended Melrose High School ... Committed to the Cardinals on National Signing Day ... Formerly committed to Wisconsin ... Known for his athletic ability and ball skills ... Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Earned all-district and all-state honors at wide receiver and safety ... Rated as a three-star athlete by 247 Sports and the 14th-best athlete in the Tennessee ... Recorded 51 receptions for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... Played guard on the Melrose High basketball team ... chose Louisville over scholarship offers from Missouri, Wisconsin, Mississippi State, Purdue, UCLA, and Vanderbilt ... born 10/20/95 ... son of Cornelius and Tara Sturghill ... accounting major.
Dacari Collins and Rene Konga Weekly Presser 9.22.25
Monday, September 22
Coach Karl Maslowski Weekly Presser 9.22.25
Monday, September 22
Jeff Brohm Weekly Press Conference 9.22.25
Monday, September 22
MILLER MOSS Postgame Presser vs. Bowling Green 9.20.25
Monday, September 22