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Gus Cordova
- Position:
- DE
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Austin, Texas
- High School/Previous School:
- Lake Travis HS (USC)
Career Notes
Has played in two career games with zero starts.
Before Mississippi State (2025)
Attended USC in 2025 … Made two appearances in 2025 against Missouri State and Georgia Southern … Made one tackle in 2025 which came against Missouri State ... Earned a redshirt following the 2025 season.
High School
Cordova, a three-star recruit, was regarded as one of the Austin area's top edge rushers coming out of high school ... He was rated as the No. 61 player in the state of Texas by Rivals, No. 66 by ESPN and No. 103 by On3 ... He was touted as the No. 25 defensive lineman in the nation by Rivals, No. 57 by ESPN, No. 74 by On3 and No. 144 by 247Sports ... He was named a Top 50 high school player in Central Texas and a top 10 defensive lineman in the Austin area by Austin American-Statesman ... As a senior in 2024, he recorded 65 tackles, including 16 for loss (with 9 sacks), 3 QBHs, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 PBU and 1 forced fumble ... He was invited to compete in the 2024 Under Armour Next Camp in Houston ... As a junior, Cordova helped Lake Travis to an 11-3 record and the Texas 6A D-I Regional Final. He recorded 65 tackles, including 5 for loss (with 2 sacks) and 7 QBHs and earned placement on the 2023 All-District 26-6A First Team ... As a sophomore, he contributed 59 tackles, including 3 for loss (with 1 sack), 1 QBH and 1 fumble recovery. Cordova was named the 2022 District 26-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
Has played in two career games with zero starts.
Before Mississippi State (2025)
Attended USC in 2025 … Made two appearances in 2025 against Missouri State and Georgia Southern … Made one tackle in 2025 which came against Missouri State ... Earned a redshirt following the 2025 season.
High School
Cordova, a three-star recruit, was regarded as one of the Austin area's top edge rushers coming out of high school ... He was rated as the No. 61 player in the state of Texas by Rivals, No. 66 by ESPN and No. 103 by On3 ... He was touted as the No. 25 defensive lineman in the nation by Rivals, No. 57 by ESPN, No. 74 by On3 and No. 144 by 247Sports ... He was named a Top 50 high school player in Central Texas and a top 10 defensive lineman in the Austin area by Austin American-Statesman ... As a senior in 2024, he recorded 65 tackles, including 16 for loss (with 9 sacks), 3 QBHs, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 PBU and 1 forced fumble ... He was invited to compete in the 2024 Under Armour Next Camp in Houston ... As a junior, Cordova helped Lake Travis to an 11-3 record and the Texas 6A D-I Regional Final. He recorded 65 tackles, including 5 for loss (with 2 sacks) and 7 QBHs and earned placement on the 2023 All-District 26-6A First Team ... As a sophomore, he contributed 59 tackles, including 3 for loss (with 1 sack), 1 QBH and 1 fumble recovery. Cordova was named the 2022 District 26-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
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