K. D. Cannon
| No. 3 Los Angeles Rams | |||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | November 5, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth: | Mount Pleasant, Texas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Mount Pleasant (TX) | ||
| College: | Baylor | ||
| Undrafted: | 2017 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Ka'Darius O'Keith Cannon (born November 5, 1995), is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor.
Early years
Cannon attended Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Texas.[1] He had over 1,000 yards his final three seasons, including 1,252 as a senior with 80 receptions and 16 touchdowns.[2] Cannon was ranked by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked among the best wide receivers in his class.[3] He committed to Baylor University to play college football.[4]
College career
As a true 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 28th, 2016 after a huge performance in the Cactus bowl in which he had 14 receptions for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns. [5][6][7] After the season, Cannon announced decided he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL Draft.[8]
College statistics
| 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
San Francisco 49ers
After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Cannon signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2017, but was waived by the 49ers on May 8, 2017, following their rookie mini-camp.[9][10]
New York Jets
On May 9, 2017, Cannon was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[11] He was waived on July 28, 2017.[12]
Los Angeles Rams
On August 4, 2017 Cannon was signed by the Los Angeles Rams.[13]
References
- ↑ New Texas offense wows WR K.D. Cannon
- ↑ Baylor's Cannon surprising himself with stunning college start
- ↑ Rivals.com bio
- ↑ WR K.D. Cannon chooses Baylor
- ↑ Speed serves Baylor's Cannon on both football field, track
- ↑ K.D. Cannon shines in first year at Baylor
- ↑ Bombarding defenses, Baylor’s Cannon complete package as freshman
- ↑ http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18365539/baylor-bears-wr-kd-cannon-enter-nfl-draft-strong-performance-boise-state-broncos
- ↑ "49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ↑ "49ers Sign Three Players to 90-man Roster". 49ers.com. May 8, 2017.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (May 9, 2017). "Jets Acquire WR KD Cannon on Waivers". NewYorkJets.com.
- ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (July 28, 2017). "Jets Sign TE Chris Gragg". NewYorkJets.com.
- ↑ Lago, Kristen (August 4, 2017). "Rams Sign Wide Receiver K.D. Cannon". TheRams.com.