The Cardinal Countdown: 24 Days Until Kickoff

#24 Zykiesis Cannon

Class: Junior

Ht/Wt: 6-0/195

Position: Cornerback

Hometown: Mauldin, SC

Twitter: @CannonSoSwiift

Thoughts: You know how some things just seem to stay with even after multiple years pass by? Well, talking about Cannon like a German war general is something I continue to do two years later (to the day). Sorry buddy, itz hard to break zee habit.

As I predicted (you need to listen to me, dammit) Cannon got some reps on special teams as a true freshman and then last year stepped into a supplementary role in the secondary appearing in ten games, grabbing 16 tackles, and even got his first career start against Houston back in September. While I really like Khane Pass and Dee Smith, at this point in the game (5 days into fall camp) Cannon appears to be getting some 2^nd team reps behind JHC and Chucky and will more than likely be one of the first men off the bench when they go into a nickel package. I’d expect to see Cannon in almost every game this year at one point or another, setting himself up to work for a starting spot next season as a Senior. It won’t be easy, as there are some young guys nipping at his heels for PT, but Cannon has been a consistent player in the secondary when given the opportunity and I think the additional reps, game experience, and another year of coaching propels him into a more prominent role going forward.

Sweet Tweet:

I'm usually knocked out by now.

— Zykiesis Cannon (@CannonSoSwiift) August 1, 2013

Me too Cannon…but I’m staying up late scrolling back through two years worth of tweets to try and find something odd to make a joke about. Hope you all appreciate this old man sacrifice! I’ve seen more grammatical errors over the last five years than most third grade teachers. #CountdownCreeping #TeenagerTimelines #WhatDatMean