| No. 8 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 1, 1976 |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Gaffney (Gaffney, South Carolina) |
| College: | Cincinnati |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Cornelius Bonner (born September 1, 1976) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The 6 feet tall and 190 pounds receiver played college football for the University of Cincinnati.
Bonner played on five teams in the AFL: Chicago Rush (2001–2003), Las Vegas Gladiators (2004–2005), Nashville Kats (2006, 2007), Grand Rapids Rampage (2007), and Cleveland Gladiators (2008). He wore jersey number 8 with the Gladiators.
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