Jaxon Cannida
6′3″ · 219 lb · McKinney, TX · Frisco Emerson
On the Nevada roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- McKinney, TX
- Frisco Emerson
- About 1,350 miles from Mackay Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 2743 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8350.
Where he fits
Nevada lists 11 linebackers this season.
Nevada linebackers with a game this season
Nevada’s week
- RecordNevada is 2-4.
- Next gameat UCLA · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Frisco Emerson
Also from McKinney, TX
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Nevada in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Choate
Pass share
43.7%
166 pass / 214 run
Plays / game
63.3
6 games
Team sack rate
3.8%
184 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Nevada -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in hit power and tackling.
Nevada has produced 3 All-Conference linebackers.
Joined Nevada in 2026
- 2026 Nevada ChoateYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Nevada in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,743 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Nevada in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Nevada3-star out of Frisco Emerson