Cannon places second in long jump at KU Relays

NJCAA Indoor All-American Rashad Cannon continues to impress this track season.  His latest effort was a second place finish in the long jump at the KU Relays on April 19.  Cannon, a freshman, earned second with a best lifetime outdoor jump of 7.52 meters, or 24' 8.25". 

Cannon, who signed originally with the Red Raven football team, is a graduate of Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Virginia.  He was the Virginia indoor state champion in the long jump his senior year.

Although he has less experience than many athletes he competes against, Cannon has a reputation for out-working other jumpers.

“He works extremely hard and he’s the most focused individual I’ve ever seen,” said Coffeyville head track coach Craig Perry.  “He doesn’t need a lot of coaching; he just needs a workout plan and he’ll go do it.”

Cannon, a physical education major, plans to graduate in December.  He has several schools recruiting him including Purdue, Ohio State, Maryland, and Texas A&M.

After his track career concludes, he wants to stay involved in the sport.  “I want be a track coach,” said Cannon.