Mississippi State flips 2024 DB Elijah Cannon from Florida Atlantic
Starkville - Recruits flipping their commitments is a signing day tradition, and Mississippi State got in on the fun Wednesday flipping Coconut Creek (Fla.) defensive back Elijah Cannon from Florida Atlantic.
Cannon was at Mississippi State for an official visit over the weekend, and his relationship with cornerbacks coach Corey Bell helped the Bulldogs win out. Bell had been a key part in recruiting Cannon to FAU, so when he joined the staff at Mississippi State two weeks ago, he turned up the heat on his top recruit.
"Coach Bell was my coach at FAU who offered me," Cannon told BulldogBlitz. "I love the guy and the connection that I have built with him."
In addition to Mississippi State and Florida Atlantic, Cannon make an official visit to Oregon State and held offers from Temple, Ohio and Middle Tennessee State.
As a senior, the 6-foot-1 cornerback helped lead Coconut Creek to a 10-3 record. MaxPreps only lists stats from five games, but Cannon was able to rack up three interceptions, six pass deflections and a blocked field goal in those five contests.
Mississippi State holds commitments from five defensive backs in the 2024 class. Katy (Tex.) James E. Taylor safety Cyrus Reyes flipped from Memphis on Monday while Hooks (Tex.) safety Jatavious Johnson committed on Tuesday. East Mississippi Community College safety Tyler Woodard and Brookhaven (Miss.) athlete Xavier Gayten inked with the Bulldogs on Wednesday after verbally committing over the summer.
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