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K. D. Cannon

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K. D. Cannon
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Cannon with theSan Antonio Brahmasin 2024
No. 16 –San Antonio Brahmas
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1995-11-05)November 5, 1995(age 28)
Mount Pleasant, Texas,U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Mount Pleasant
(Mount Pleasant, Texas)
College:Baylor
Undrafted:2017
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats atPFR

Ka'Darius O'Keith Cannon(born November 5, 1995) is anAmerican footballwide receiverfor theSan Antonio Brahmasof theUnited Football League(UFL). He playedcollege footballatBaylor.

Early life

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Cannon attendedMount Pleasant High SchoolinMount Pleasant, Texas.[1]He had over 1,000 yards his final three seasons, including 1,252 as a senior with 80 receptions and 16touchdowns.[2]Cannon was ranked byRivals.comas a four-star recruit and was ranked among the best wide receivers in his class.[3]He committed toBaylor Universityto playcollege football.[4]

College career

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As atrue freshman,Cannon played in all 13 games. He finished the season with Baylor freshman records 58 receptions for 1,030 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a Sophomore, Cannon played in all 13 games recording 50 receptions for 868 yards and 6 touchdowns. Following up a solid sophomore season with a great junior year, Cannon finished the year with 87 receptions for 1,215 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns. Cannon declared for the 2017 NFL Draft on December 28, 2016, after a huge performance in theCactus Bowlin which he had 14 receptions for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns.[5][6][7]After the season, Cannon announced that he decided he would forgo his senior year and enter the2017 NFL Draft.[8]

College statistics

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Baylor Bears
Receiving
Season Team GP Rec Yds TDs
2014 Baylor 13 58 1,030 8
2015 Baylor 13 50 868 6
2016 Baylor 12 87 1,215 13
College totals 38 195 3,113 27

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft11+1⁄8in
(1.81 m) 		182 lb
(83 kg) 		30+3⁄4in
(0.78 m) 		8+7⁄8in
(0.23 m)		 4.41 s 1.58 s 2.60 s 4.43 s 7.10 s 37 in
(0.94 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 13 reps
All values fromNFL Combine[9][10]

San Francisco 49ers

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After going undrafted in the2017 NFL Draft,Cannon signed with theSan Francisco 49ersas anundrafted free agenton April 29, 2017, but was waived by the 49ers on May 8, 2017, following their rookie mini-camp.[11][12]

New York Jets

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On May 9, 2017, Cannon was claimed off waivers by theNew York Jets.[13]He was waived on July 28, 2017.[14]

Los Angeles Rams

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On August 4, 2017, Cannon was signed by theLos Angeles Rams.[15]He was waived on September 2, 2017.[16]

Dallas Cowboys

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On December 27, 2017, Cannon was signed to theDallas Cowboys' practice squad.[17]He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.[18]

On September 1, 2018, Cannon was waived by the Cowboys.[19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Cannon signed with theSaskatchewan Roughridersof theCanadian Football League(CFL) on October 7, 2018.

Cannon was moved to the Roughriders' practice roster on July 31, 2019, and was released on August 5, 2019.

Los Angeles Wildcats

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In October 2019, Cannon was drafted by theLos Angeles Wildcatsin the2020 XFL Draft.[20]He was waived during final roster cuts on January 21, 2020.[21]

Seattle Dragons

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Cannon signed with theXFL'sTeam 9practice squadduring the regular season. He was signed off of Team 9 by theSeattle Dragonson March 9, 2020.[22]He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[23]

Vegas Knight Hawks

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Cannon was signed by theVegas Knight Hawksfor the 2022Indoor Football Leagueseason. He was released on November 2, 2022.[24]

DC Defenders

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Cannon was selected in the third round of the 2023 XFL Skill Players Draft, by theDC Defenders.[25]He was released on March 22, 2023.[26]

Orlando Guardians

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Cannon was signed by theOrlando Guardianson March 27, 2023.[26]The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create theUnited Football League(UFL).[27]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On January 15, 2024, Cannon was selected by theSan Antonio Brahmasin the sixth round of the Super Draft portion during the2024 UFL dispersal draft.[28]He signed with the team on January 31.[29]

References

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  1. ^"New Texas offense wows WR K.D. Cannon".ESPN.com.February 27, 2013.
  2. ^"Baylor's Cannon surprising himself with stunning college start".September 25, 2014.
  3. ^"Rivals.com".sports.yahoo.com.
  4. ^"WR K.D. Cannon chooses Baylor".August 10, 2013.
  5. ^"Speed serves Baylor's Cannon on both football field, track".April 26, 2015.
  6. ^"K.D. Cannon shines in first year at Baylor".[permanent dead link]
  7. ^Werner, John (September 27, 2014)."Bombarding defenses, Baylor's Cannon complete package as freshman".
  8. ^"Baylor's Cannon entering draft after strong bowl".December 28, 2016.
  9. ^Player profileDraft Scout
  10. ^"KD Cannon Stats, News and Video - WR".NFL.com.
  11. ^"49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents".49ers.com.May 4, 2017. Archived fromthe originalon December 19, 2017.RetrievedMay 7,2017.
  12. ^"49ers Sign Three Players to 90-man Roster".49ers.com.May 8, 2017.
  13. ^Lange, Randy (May 9, 2017)."Jets Acquire WR KD Cannon on Waivers".NewYorkJets.com.
  14. ^Greenberg, Ethan (July 28, 2017)."Jets Sign TE Chris Gragg".NewYorkJets.com.Archived fromthe originalon July 30, 2017.RetrievedJuly 29,2017.
  15. ^Lago, Kristen (August 4, 2017)."Rams Sign Wide Receiver K.D. Cannon".TheRams.com.
  16. ^Han, Jamie (September 2, 2017)."Rams Announce Roster Moves".TheRams.com.Archived fromthe originalon February 8, 2018.
  17. ^"Report: Cowboys sign WR K.D. Cannon to team".247Sports.com.December 27, 2017.
  18. ^"Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals".January 1, 2018.
  19. ^Helman, David (September 1, 2018)."Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53".DallasCowboys.com.
  20. ^Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019)."XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league".Sporting News.RetrievedOctober 22,2019.
  21. ^"XFL Transactions".XFL.com.RetrievedJanuary 30,2020.
  22. ^"XFL Transactions".XFL.com.RetrievedMarch 9,2020.
  23. ^Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020)."XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue".SeattleTimes.com.RetrievedJuly 17,2020.
  24. ^"IFL Transactions".goifl.com.November 2, 2022.RetrievedDecember 25,2022.
  25. ^"XFL 2022 Draft Tracker: Live Draft Results and Rosters from Day 1 and Day 2".November 17, 2022.
  26. ^ab"XFL Transactions".www.xfl.com.RetrievedMarch 28,2023.
  27. ^Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024)."Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches".ESPN.com.RetrievedJanuary 15,2024.
  28. ^Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024)."2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker".Pro Football Newsroom.RetrievedJanuary 15,2024.
  29. ^"UFL Player Transactions – Wednesday January 31, 2024".UFLBoard.com.January 31, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
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