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Anthony Cannon
No. 99, 52
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1984-12-31) December 31, 1984 (age 41)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolStephenson (Stone Mountain, Georgia)
CollegeTulane
NFL draft2006: 7th round, 247th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-Conference USA (2005)
  • Third-team All-Conference USA (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles23
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Devon Cannon (born December 31, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave. He was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Professional career

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Detroit Lions

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The Lions drafted Cannon in the seventh round in 2006. He played in 32 games for Detroit over three seasons and made 21 tackles. Cannon was released by the Lions on March 16, 2009, after three seasons with the team.[2]

Toronto Argonauts

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On January 6, 2011, Cannon signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. In the 2011 CFL season Cannon accumulated 51 tackles. Cannon was released by the Argonauts prior to the start of the 2012 CFL season[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Anthony Cannon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Smalls, Cannon headline Argos cuts | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012. Argonauts release Cannon.
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    Anthony Cannon
    No. 99, 52
    PositionLinebacker
    Personal information
    Born (1984-12-31) December 31, 1984 (age 41)
    Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
    Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
    Weight228 lb (103 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolStephenson (Stone Mountain, Georgia)
    CollegeTulane
    NFL draft2006: 7th round, 247th overall pick
    Career history
    Awards and highlights
    • First-team All-Conference USA (2005)
    • Third-team All-Conference USA (2004)
    Career NFL statistics
    Total tackles23
    Fumble recoveries1
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Anthony Devon Cannon (born December 31, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave. He was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

    Professional career

    Detroit Lions

    The Lions drafted Cannon in the seventh round in 2006. He played in 32 games for Detroit over three seasons and made 21 tackles. Cannon was released by the Lions on March 16, 2009, after three seasons with the team.[2]

    Toronto Argonauts

    On January 6, 2011, Cannon signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. In the 2011 CFL season Cannon accumulated 51 tackles. Cannon was released by the Argonauts prior to the start of the 2012 CFL season[3]

    References

    1. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
    2. ^ "Anthony Cannon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
    3. ^ "Smalls, Cannon headline Argos cuts | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012. Argonauts release Cannon.
    • Detroit Lions bio
    • Tulane Green Wave bio
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