CONWAY — A Kennett High Eagle has landed in the NFL.
Clay Cordasco, a 2014 KHS graduate, who has played for Oregon State University the past two years, got a phone call following the NFL draft from the Cincinnati Bengals and a few other teams on Saturday night. The talented offensive lineman chose the Bengals, where he’ll get the opportunity to protect Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, who was the first pick in this year’s draft.
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