MJ Cannon

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
6-3
Weight:
205
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Evanston, Ill.
High School:
Evanston Township HS
Prev School:
Illinois State

Bowling Green

2025 | Junior

Started every game this season
Started in season opener against Lafayette, totaling seven tackles
Made three solo, four total tackles (with two TFLs) in second start at Cincinnati
Made his first career sack in third start against Liberty, also totaling five tackles on the day
Made six tackles at Louisville
Logged five tackles at Ohio
Notched seven tackles against Toledo
Made four tackles against Central Michigan

Illinois State

Normal, Ill.

• Appeared in 24 career games at Illinois State
• Earned second-team All-MVC honors in 2024 after notching 83 tackles, three interceptions, 13 passes defended and 3.5 tackles for loss
• Recorded 123 career tackles, six interceptions and 19 career passes defended

Evanston Township High School

Evanston, Ill.

• Played four varsity seasons at Evanston Township High School for head coach Mike Burzawa
• Named a team captain as a senior
• Earned all-conference honors and helped team to the state playoffs
• Earned all-state and all-conference honors as a junior, helping team to the state playoffs
• Recorded a season-high six interceptions during sophomore season