5 things to know about Jadon Canady, Oregon's newest safety transfer

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5 things to know about Jadon Canady, Oregon's newest safety transfer

Zachary Neel, Ducks Wire · Ducks Wire

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 ·

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One Year of Eligibility Remaining

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (11) reacts with defensive back Jadon Canady (28) after a fourth down stop during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Many players have followed this model with the Ducks over the years, but Canady will come to Eugene with one year of eligibility and look to boost his NFL draft stock so that he can continue his career beyond this last collegiate season.

Canady spent his first two years in Tulane with the Green Wave , playing in 18 total games. After the 2022 season, he transferred to Ole Miss where he played in 12 games across two years. In 2023, Canady utilized a medical redshirt as he played just one game because of a lower-body injury.

Versatility is King

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) reacts with defensive back Jadon Canady (28) after a defensive stop during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Throughout his career, Canady has moved all throughout the secondary and shown an ability to play at numerous spots, whether it be in the box, as a slot cornerback, in the nickel, or out wide. In 2024 alone, Canady played 275 snaps out wide, 191 snaps in the slot, 83 snaps in the box, and 71 snaps at free safety.

With Brandon Johnson leaving, it seems likely that Canady will compete mainly for the nickel/STAR spot in Eugene, but he clearly has the ability to move throughout the secondary wherever the Ducks need him.

The Chris Hampton Connection

New co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Chris Hampton, right, joins the first practice of spring for Oregon football as they prepare for the 2023 season. Eug 031623 Uo Spring Fb 06

While it seems like this transfer might have come out of nowhere, the Ducks had good knowledge of what Canady could do. This is because Oregon's defensive backs coach, Chris Hampton, coached Canady for two years at Tulane, where the two both were for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. During those two years, Canady had 75 total tackles, 6 pass breakups, and two interceptions.

Transfer Portal Ranking

Nov 29, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) dives for the endzone but comes up short while defended by Mississippi Rebels safety Jadon Canady (28) during the fourth quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

Jadon Canady is rated as a 3-star safety in the On3 transfer portal rankings and is listed as the No. 182 overall player available this year. He is also the No. 10 safety in the portal this year, which is a pretty good get for the Ducks, considering that they also added Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman, the No. 1 ranked safety in the portal this offseason, and No. 5 overall player available.

Former 3-Star Recruit

Sep 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders tight end Holden Willis (83) catches the ball as Mississippi Rebels defensive back Jadon Canady (28) attempts to make the tackle during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

As a high school recruit, Canady was not highly sought after, rated as a 3-star prospect coming out of Florida . The 247Sports Composite had Canady ranked as the No. 1,325 prospect in the nation, and the No. 111 cornerback in the 2021 class. He had offers from the likes of Tulane, Maryland , Memphis, and Utah State coming out of high school.