Jason Cross

2024 (Fr.) Redshirted and did not see action High School Three-year starter at defensive back for coach Richard Johnson at Bishop Canevin High Earned all-state honors at defensive back Named to the Big 33 All-Star Game Three-time all-conference safety Earned all-conference at wide receiver Two-time conference and section defensive most valuable player 2023 Pennsylvania Writers’ Class A All-State First Team 2023 Pennsylvania All-Star Football Team selected by SBLive 2022 Pennsylvania Writers’ Class A All-State Second Team Multi-talented athlete who can play defense and offense Finished with more than 2,000 yards passing and more than 1,000 yards receiving during his career, only player in school history to accomplish that Three-time team captain Conference athlete of the year as a sophomore Led the Crusaders to three-straight WPIAL playoff appearances, including the 2021 title Helped team to a 10-2 mark as a senior with a 6-1 conference record Played quarterback, safety and receiver in high school, recording statistics at all three positions In 2023, recorded 41 solo tackles and 18 assisted Turned in 11 tackles for loss to go along with 528 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns Averaged 60.0 yards receiving per game As a junior, he passed for 1,277 yards and 18 touchdowns, completing 60% of his passes Rushed for 299 yards and nine scores Collected 174 yards receiving and two touchdowns Defensively, as a junior, his numbers included 59 tackles, six interceptions and one forced fumble Also played basketball Three-star ranking from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ESPN listed him at No. 34 overall in the state, while On3 ranked him the No. 68 best safety in the country and No. 17 recruit in the state 247Sports ranked him No. 53 nationally at safety and the No. 8 overall recruit in Pennsylvania Rivals lists him the No. 25 overall prospect in the state Personal Son of Tyeshia Morris One of five children (1 brother, 3 sisters) Majoring in sport management