User:Strikehold/Adrian Cannon

Adrian Cannon is an American football player. He currently plays college football as a wide receiver for the Maryland Terrapins of the University of Maryland.

Early years
Adrian Cannon was born in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Julious and Shirla Cannon. He attended Avondale High School where he was a four-year starter as a wide receiver, safety, and cornerback. During his senior year in 2005, he recorded 57 receptions for 802 yards and nine touchdowns. He also returned one kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. He played one game as a tailback, in which he ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns. At cornerback he recorded two interceptions. When he graduated, he was Avondale High School's all-time leading receiver. He also played on the basketball team as a forward.

He was named a Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and Associated Press first-team all-state, and two-time all-area, all-county, and all-league player. The Detroit News named him the number-four prospect in Michigan. PrepStar named him an All-American and SuperPrep named him an all-region player. Rivals.com gave Cannon a position ranking of number 70 in the Rivals 100 and named him the 10th ranked prospect in the state of Michigan. He was recruited by Maryland, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa State, and N.C. State.

College career
Cannon sat out the 2006 season as a redshirt. In 2007, he saw action in seven games, mostly as an X-receiver. He made three receptions for 68 yards. Against Clemson, Cannon made a season-long 44-yard catch to set up a two-yard touchdown by Lance Ball.

In 2008, Cannon saw action in all 13 games including one start. He made three receptions for 75 yards, including a 59-yard catch for a touchdown in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl against Nevada.

During the spring of 2009, Rivals.com named Cannon an All-Spring honorable mention player, and he was commended by many observers for his sure hands. He entered the season at the X-receiver position behind starter Torrey Smith.