University of Nevada Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Son of a pair Nevada Athletics Hall of Famers James Cannida (Football, 2008) and Ieesha Donadelle Cannida (Women’s Basketball, 2015) … Played linebacker at Emerson High School for head coach Billy Ellis … Finished his varsity career with 119 tackles including 8.5 sacks … Named Dallas News Defensive Player of the Week after a 14-tackle performance with four sacks and an interception against Frisco Liberty in 2025 … Made 79 tackles, including 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles-for-loss with an interception as a senior … Earned first-team all-district honors in 2024, making 77 tackles with 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles … Recorded 42 tackles with two sacks as a sophomore, being named to District 3-5A Division II Second Team … His dad, James, played five seasons in the NFL (1998-2002) appearing in 50 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1998-2001) and Indianapolis Colts (2002).