Marcus Cannon

Marcus Cannon is a former American professional football offensive tackle who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots. A cornerstone of the Patriots' offensive line for over a decade, he helped the franchise win three Super Bowls and was recognized as an All-Pro for his elite performance at right tackle.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Marcus Darell Cannon was born on May 6, 1988, in Roswell, New Mexico, USA. The Offensive Tackle stands 198 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 152 kg.

He attended Odessa High School in Texas before playing college football for the TCU Horned Frogs from 2007 to 2010. At TCU, he was a dominant force, protecting the blind side of quarterback Andy Dalton during his senior year.

He was a two-time First-team All-Mountain West selection (2009, 2010) and earned Third-team All-American honors in 2010. His collegiate success was further recognized in 2024 when he was officially inducted into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional Career

Cannon's journey to the NFL was marked by immense resilience. Just prior to the 2011 NFL Draft, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This diagnosis led to him being selected in the fifth round (138th overall) by the New England Patriots, a pick many experts considered a steal. After successfully completing treatments, he made his NFL debut in November 2011 and was awarded the Ed Block Courage Award by his teammates that same year.

During his first stint with the Patriots (2011–2020), Cannon became a vital starter on a line that protected Tom Brady. He contributed to three Super Bowl championships (XLIX, LI, LIII) and had a career-best season in 2016, where he was named a Second-team All-Pro. After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, he was traded to the Houston Texans in 2021.

He returned to the Patriots for a final stint in 2022, primarily serving as veteran depth before a concussion ended his season. He retired shortly thereafter, ending a career defined by both physical dominance and personal courage.

Career Highlights:

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)
• 2016 – Second-team All-Pro
• 2024 – TCU Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2011 – Ed Block Courage Award
• 2010 – Third-team All-American
• 2009, 2010 – 2× First-team All-Mountain West