Jaxon Cannida is a three-star recruit from McKinney, TX, out of Frisco Emerson (No. 2,743 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Nevada's 8 games this season.
Where Cannida comes from
- McKinney, TX
- Frisco Emerson
- About 1,350 miles from Mackay Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class.
Where Cannida fits
Nevada lists 11 linebackers this season.
Nevada linebackers with a game this season
Nevada is 3-5. Next: vs New Mexico, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Frisco Emerson
Also from McKinney, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Choate
Pass share
43.4%
221 pass / 288 run
Plays / game
63.6
8 games
Team sack rate
4.8%
248 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.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in hit power and tackling.
Nevada has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers.
Joined Nevada in 2026
- 2026 Nevada ChoateYear 1 · Games –
- High school Frisco EmersonMckinney, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class. Signed with Nevada.Also from Frisco Emerson: Michael Hawkins Jr. (West Virginia), Kylen Evans (Texas State), Blake Mclane (Texas State) and 1 more.
2026
- Signed with NevadaThree-star, out of Frisco Emerson
