Anthony Cannon

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

Anthony Cannon

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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1984-12-31) December 31, 1984 (age 40) Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:	Stephenson (Stone Mountain, Georgia)
College:	Tulane
NFL draft:	2006: 7th round, 247th pick
Career history
Detroit Lions (2006–2008) Toronto Argonauts (2011–2012)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Conference USA (2005) Third-team All-Conference USA (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 23 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]