John Cannon was drafted No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. 122 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 303rd at William & Mary
The pick
How John Cannon came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
William & Mary
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 303rd among William & Mary picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 30100% of career value
- Final season
- 19908 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of John Cannon.
Wyoming
Tulane · 3× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
East Carolina
Other DE picks from William & Mary
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Cannon in the 1982 NFL Draft
John Cannon is a Defensive end out of William & Mary selected No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value William & Mary has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Cannon drafted?
John Cannon was selected No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-cannon.
What college did John Cannon play for?
John Cannon played college football at William & Mary in the CAA. See every William & Mary draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/william-mary-tribe.
How did John Cannon's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-cannon.