All-News4Jax football: Sandalwood’s Canady proves that he picked the right sport - WJXT News4JAX

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jadon Canady was surprised at first.

Then, they just kept right on coming at him.

One. Two. …

“After like three of four picks, I thought teams would go away from me,” said Canady, the All-News4Jax football player of the year.

Three. Four. Five. …

“But they just kept throwing the ball my way, so. I don’t know why they did it.”

Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. …

The Sandalwood athlete had 10 interceptions in 11 games, a total that tied for third in the nation, according to MaxPreps. That wasn’t all. Canady proved the most versatile player on the First Coast. He had 14 catches for 288 yards and eight touchdowns.

If Canady (6-1, 170 pounds) was catching a pass, it was more likely ending with him standing in the end zone. He also took two punt returns back for touchdowns. Outside of Canady’s touch-to-touchdown ratio, it was his defensive emergence that put him on the map.

His career interceptions at the varsity level before 2020 when he was playing at Fletcher: Zero.

In fact, Canady was far more accomplished in track and field than he ever was in football. He was an excellent hurdler in track and field, taking fourth at the state meet in 2019. And he came from a naturally athletic family.

One of his brothers, Braxton, was a state champion hurdler at Paxon and went on to a successful college career at Oregon and then Florida State. Another brother, Bryce, played football at Florida International and was briefly signed by the Jaguars in the 2018 preseason. He later played in the short-lived AAF.

“They taught me the basics of hurdling, the basics of football,” Canady said.

For Canady, though, football was first and track only something to do to stay active and in shape. During the extended break away from the game due to the pandemic, Canady said that the onus to work out and stay focused was a put more on players than ever before. He said that staying focused during time away from campus was challenging, but it wound up serving as something of a litmus test for college. A long summer bled right into the fall and Sandalwood wound up having its best season in years.

The scheme change from Fletcher to Sandalwood allowed Canady to play closer to receivers. That shift, he said, allowed him to see a far greater number of passes thrown in his direction. The results were exceptional. The Saints finished 8-3 and went three rounds deep into the postseason and Canady wound up signing with Tulane during the early period last month.

“It definitely showed me how much you have to stay in shape, lift, eat right, stuff like that,” he said. “I worked out almost every day, used it kind of as an advantage.”

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Pos., Player, School, Class

QB Sam Edwards, St. Augustine, Sr.

Passed for 2,233 yards, 21 TDs while completing 63% of his passes. Rushed for 551 yards and 9 TDs for the 10-3 Yellow Jackets in their run to Class 6A state semifinals.

RB Myles Montgomery, Fletcher, Sr.

Last year’s offensive player of the year followed up his 2,000-yard season with 1,394 rushing yards, 16 TDs on 234 carries in 8 games. Signed with Cincinnati.

RB Jaison Patterson, White, Sr.

Area’s second-leading leading rusher finished with 1,822 yards on the ground, 16 TDs. Teams knew that he was getting the ball and still struggled to slow him down. Rushed for season-high 398 yards, 5 TDs in playoff win over Bishop Kenny.

RB Al’querious Ray, Clay, Jr.

Area’s leading rusher came oh so close to 2,000-yard mark (1,898) and scored 24 TDs. Added 149 receiving yards, 2 TDs. Failed to hit 100 rushing yards just once this season.

WR Terrence Anthony, Oakleaf, Sr.

Had 56 catches for 898 yards, 11 TDs for Knights and led the area in both receptions and yardage during the regular season.

WR Patrick Bryant II, Atlantic Coast, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection. Voted area’s top offensive threat in preseason by local players. Had 942 yards receiving, 7 TDs on 44 catches. Signed with Illinois.

WR Davis Ellis, Bolles, Sr.

Had 1,004 yards, 10 TDs on 41 catches, including huge TD grab on fourth-and-7 in state semifinal game. Had 1,677 yards, 17 TDs receiving in two seasons with Bulldogs.

OL Austin Barber, Trinity Christian, Sr.

Anchor on offensive line unit that cleared the way for a battery of backs this season as Conquerors won Class 3A state championship. Florida signee.

OL Mike Bartilucci, Fletcher, Sr.

All-Gateway selection is one of the mainstays on the Senators line who helped pave the way for two big years for back Myles Montgomery.

OL Ross Crummey, Baker County, Sr.

Three-year starter at left tackle for run-centric Wildcats, an offense that rushed for nearly 250 ypg in the regular season.

OL Cam Neal, Bolles, Sr.

Bulldogs offense rushed for 3,008 yards this season and Neal was a big reason why. Second-team selection on 2019 All-News4Jax team.

OL Ryan Piersza, Bartram Trail, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection and multi-year starter for the Bears.

TE Nick Elksnis, Episcopal, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection who also played on the defensive side of the ball. Had 21 catches for 425 yards, 5 TDs. Florida signee.

K David Kemp, Bartram Trail, Sr.

Hit the most FGs in the area this season (13) and had the longest kick in the area (54 yards). Signed with Memphis.

ATH A.J. Jones III, Bartram Trail, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection. Versatile threat running the ball (1,107 rushing yards, 14 TDs) and catching it (39 receptions for 512 yards, 4 TDs).

ATH Cam Miller, Fernandina Beach, Jr.

The leader of the most successful Pirates season and he’ll be the focal point of a year with major expectations in 2021. Passed for 957 yards, 9 TDs. Rushed for 1,039 yards, 16 TDs. Added 12 tackles, 3 INTs from his role in the secondary.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Pos., Player, School, Class

DL Luther McCoy, Creekside, Sr.

Had 44 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks. Forced and recovered a pair of fumbles. Blocked a punt and had a defensive TD for Knights. Signed with Minnesota.

DL Tyson McClendon, Baldwin, Sr.

A second-team selection last season, he lined up in multiple positions on defense. Had 12.5 sacks, 51 tackles and 6 tackles for loss for a very strong Indians defense.

DL Micah Pollard, Bartram Tail, Jr.

A menace on the Bears’ defense whether lining up at DE or as a LB. He had 67 tackles, 11 sacks and 25 tackles for loss. Also forced a pair of fumbles and had an interception.

DL Nic Mitchell, Mandarin, Sr.

Second on team with 89 tackles. Added 14 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks. Forced and recovered a fumble and had a defensive TD. Signed with Mississippi State.

LB Branden Jennings, Sandalwood, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection. Followed up stellar junior year with 127 tackles, 12 sacks. Recorded 2 safeties in game against Raines. Had a FR, FF, 19 tackles for loss. Butkus Award nominee. Signed with Maryland.

LB Lucius Lattimore, Trinity Christian, Sr.

All over the field. Led Class 4A state champions in tackles (90). Added 11.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks. Forced 3 fumbles and recovered one.

LB Alex Maier, Fleming Island, Sr.

Had 93 tackles and forced a pair of fumbles. Scored twice on defense during a state playoff win over Tate. Signed with Furman.

LB Mack Marrone, Bolles, Sr.

All over the field for the Bulldogs and the best defensive player on the team. Had 144 tackles for Class 4A state runner-up. Added 3 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, forced 3 fumbles and blocked 3 punts.

DB Jadon Canady, Sandalwood, Sr.

All-News4Jax player of the year was a multipurpose master. Had state-best 10 interceptions. Finished with 36 tackles. Added 8 TD catches, 288 yards on just 11 receptions. Signed with Tulane.

DB Corey Coley, Trinity Christian, Sr.

Had 34 tackles, forced a fumble and tied for team lead with 3 interceptions for Class 3A state champion Conquerors. Signed with Maryland.

DB Kyree Hammond, Raines, Jr.

Excellent season for the safety. Had 40 tackles, 6 INTs. Took 3 picks back for TDs. Also had a punt return TD and was a constant presence on special teams.

DB Jaheim Singletary, Lee, Jr.

Shutdown corner. Had 18 tackles, 3 INT, including one that he took back for a TD. Also blocked a field goal. Ohio State commit.

ATH Shyheim Brown, Columbia, Sr.

Tied for team lead with 64 tackles. Had 7 sacks, 4 sacks and blocked 4 punts as Tigers hit their peak late. Had 118 yards receiving on 5 catches. Added 525 yards on kick returns.

ATH Caden Fordham, Bolles, Sr.

Two-time All-News4Jax selection as an athlete. Had 121 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, INT as a LB. Blocked a couple of punts. Scored 5 times on offense. Punted, too. Had a dozen punts downed inside the 20.

ATH Dequan Stanley, St. Augustine, Sr.

Was a second-team All-News4Jax selection in 2019 who starred on both sides of the ball. Led team in receiving (674 yards, 7 TDs). Had 27 tackles, 4 INTs and forced a fumble during team’s run to state semifinals. Signed with South Florida.

P Jai Robinson, Lee, Sr.

Had 8 sacks and 49 tackles this season, both team-highs. Two-time All-Gateway selection. Made the second team last season as a punter, a position that he was solid in again this season (45.9 average).

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Pos., Player, School, Class

QB Walter Simmons III, Oakleaf, Sr.

Passed for 1,747 yards, 20 TDs and rushed for 527 yards, 8 TDs for 7-4 Knights. Second time on All-News4Jax team, making it last year as an athlete. Signed with East Carolina.

RB Ty Baxter, St. Augustine, Jr.

Rushed for 1,229 yards, 18 TDs for Class 6A state semifinalist. Caught 34 passes for 334 yards, 3 TDs.

RB Kade Frew, Bolles, Jr.

Rushed for 1,496 yards and 17 TDs on 218 carries and helped lead Bulldogs to state runner-up finish for second consecutive season. Missed a game with injury and limited in 2 others but produced best rushing total of his career.

RB Preston Strope, Creekside, Jr.

Rushed for 1,216 yards and 20 TDs on 231 carries and was the main offensive workhorse for the Knights.

WR Marcus Burke, Trinity Christian, Sr.

A no-doubt first-team selection had he been healthy all season, but his contributions were limited until the latter half of the year due to a hamstring injury. Had 510 yards on 29 catches and 4 TDs, all in the playoffs. Signed with Florida.

WR Antwon McCrae, Westside, So.

Emerged as a serious playmaker this season for the 5-4 Wildcats. Had 24 catches for 629 yards, 9 TDs. Also had 100 yards rushing, TD.

WR Rickie Shaw, Jackson, Jr.

Breakout season for big wideout. Had 725 yards receiving, 12 TDs on 44 catches for improving Tigers team.

TE Chris Johnson, Westside, Sr.

Versatile two-way player had 457 receiving yards, 5 TDs on 21 catches. On defense, he finished with 48 tackles.

OL Ray Bolden, Westside, Sr.

Played on both sides of the ball and helped set the tone on each. Had 32 tackles, 4 sacks on defense.

OL Jordan McGill, Clay, Sr.

Right tackle was the anchor of a Blue Devils line that paved the way for the area’s leading rusher, Al’querious Ray.

OL Hampton Tanner, Fernandina Beach, Sr.

Three-year starter at guard and a major reason that the Pirates were able to rush for 2,620 yards as a team. Led the team in pancake blocks.

ATH Scooby Graham, Baker County, Sr.

Had 988 all-purpose yards, 13 TDs in an offense that spread the ball out across the board for 10-3 regional finalist Wildcats.

ATH Orel Gray, University Christian, So.

Two-time second-team All-News4Jax selection. Had 27 tackles and an INT from cornerback spot. Rushed for career-best 1,120 yards, 15 TDs.

ATH Eric Weatherly, Bartram Trail, Jr.

Exceptional multi-use player. Rushed for 384 yards, 5 TDs. Had 549 receiving yards, 4 TDs. Added 242 yards, 2 TDs on punt returns and 329 yards, TD on kick returns.

ATH Eddie Whipple, Ridgeview, Jr.

An all-purpose weapon out of the wildcat or catching passes, he had more than 1,100 yards of offense and scored 21 TDs for the resurgent Panthers.

K Sean Meisler, Bishop Kenny, Sr.

Hit all 21 of his PATs and went 8 of 13 on field goal attempts with a season-long 52 yarder against West Nassau.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Pos., Player, School, Class

DL Sayvion Blount, Sandalwood, So.

Had 51 tackles, 15 sacks. Forced a pair of fumbles and recovered another.

DL Johnathan Goddard Jr., Trinity Christian, Jr.

Had 43 tackles, 15 TFL, 8 sacks for state champion Conquerors.

DL Bobby Miller, Columbia, Jr.

Had 60 tackles for the Tigers, who surged late in the season to reach the regional finals. Had 12 sacks and an interception and forced a fumble.

DL Zane Mobley, Baker County, Sr.

Had 53 tackles, 8 sacks from defensive end position for 10-3 Wildcats.

DL Hayden Schwartz, Bolles, Jr.

Had 68 tackles, 4 sacks and 14 tackles for loss on a much stronger Bulldogs defensive front.

LB Joseph Carter, University Christian, Sr.

Team-leading 75 tackles for Class 2A state runner-up. A pair of sacks. Second on the team with 759 rushing yards. Had 9 offensive TDs.

LB Carson Murray, West Nassau, Sr.

All over the field for the Warriors this season. Finished with 141 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 INTs.

LB Darrell Myers, St. Augustine, Sr.

Team-best 102 tackles, 12 for loss. Forced 3 fumbles and had a pair of sacks for Class 6A state semifinalist.

LB Gregory Washington, Baldwin, Jr.

Had 87 tackles and 4 interceptions for the surging Indians, who went 8-0 in the regular season. Also had a defensive TD.

DB Dontae Balfour, Bradford, Sr.

Very good athlete in the secondary for Tornadoes. Had team-highs in both interceptions (3) and tackles (39). Also 368 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

DB Terrell Jackson, Trinity Christian, Sr.

Had 23 tackles and team-best 9 passes defended for Class 3A state champs. Picked off 3 passes and returned one for a TD.

DB/DL Chris Victor, Parker, Sr.

Was a prominent force of the Braves defense this season, amassing 43 tackles and breaking out with 13 sacks. Added a pair of fumble recoveries.

ATH Chaz Davis, West Nassau, Sr.

Finished with 2,069 all-purpose yards for the Warriors, with the bulk of that on the ground (791) and a good portion catching the ball (739). Added 30 tackles and a pair of interceptions on defense.

ATH Josh Davis, Fletcher, Sr.

Did a bit of everything for Senators. Had 48 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. Also 8 catches for 128 yards, TD as a tight end. Returned a kickoff for a score and also returned an interception for a TD.

ATH Aaron Hester, Fletcher, Jr.

High-motor player had 38 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 8 sacks for Senators. Also logged quite a few carries in the backfield.

P Max Monroe, Ridgeview, Sr.

Like 1st-team punter Jai Robinson, Monroe excelled at another position (QB). He accounted for 13 TDs at that position and averaged 40 yards per punt.

Honorable mention

Atlantic Coast: DL Janari Grimsley, Jr.; DB Jahiem Odom, Jr.

Baker County: QB Carson Crawford, Sr.; DB Jamil Jones, Jr.; LB Toby Kinghorn, Sr.

Baldwin: QB Bryce Tompkins, Sr.; DL Dale Darius Walker, Sr.

Bartram Trail: LB Dylan Chiedo, Jr.; DB Sharif Denson, So.; DL Segree Graham, Jr.; QB Santino Marucci, Sr.; TE Elijah Sutherland, Jr.

Bishop Kenny: OL Mike Myslinski, Sr.; WR Andrew Tabor, Jr.

Bolles: DL David Adewale, Sr.; QB Gunner Boree, Sr.; DL Michael Bumpus, Sr.; OL Reed Collins, Jr.; DB Avery Epstein, Sr.; OL Cooper Fordham, Jr.; K Parsa Pordeli, Sr.; LB Jack Plyburn, Jr.

Bradford: RB Erric Smith, Sr.

Christ’s Church: DB Hunter Hollis, Sr.; LB Zac O’Connor, Sr.; LB Andrew Partyka, Sr.; LB Lee Setzer, Sr.;

Clay: WR D’maurion Frazier, Jr.; QB Tre Griner, Sr.; OL Gabe Hubbard, Sr.; LB Tristan Keith, Sr.; DL Valdez Seymour, Sr.

Columbia: LB Adeon Farmer, Jr.; ATH Marcus Peterson, Jr.

Creekside: OL Will Aaronson, Sr.; K Andrew Daragjeti, Sr.; WR Jack Goodrich, Sr.; LB Tucker Owens, Sr.; TE Jacob Ritchie, Sr.; DL Jake Spillers, Sr.

Englewood: WR Rashaud Clark, Jr.

Episcopal: RB Ershod Jasey, Jr.; DL Elijah Franklin, Jr.; QB Tucker Tomberlin, Sr.; DB/WR CJ Tremble, Sr.

Fernandina Beach: RB/DB Khamari Barksdale, Sr.; OL/DL Zachary Hannaford, Sr.; OL Sam Loper, Sr.; LB Josiah Rauls, Jr.; K Phil Tita, Sr.

First Coast: DL Damien Deloney, Sr.; LB Phillip Lee, Sr.

Fleming Island: DB Darius Harris, Sr.; RB TK Kocak, Sr.; DB Darryl Nesmith, Sr.; OL Evan Sheets, Sr.; RB Sam Singleton, So.; RB Timothy Thomas, Sr.; DB Dedric Walker, Jr.

Fletcher: OL Mike Bartilucci, Sr.; DB Jeff Davis, Sr.; K Tarik Smajic, Jr.; OL/DL Bryce Virata, Sr.

Hilliard: WR DJ Costin, Jr.; RB Tywaun Lee, Sr.

Jackson: LB Grayson Howard, So.; LB Jeremy Parker, Sr.; QB Jalen Sonnier, Jr.; OL Tredarius Moore, Sr.

Lee: OL Shaquille Brown, Sr.; DL Elijah Harris, Sr.; OL Derrell Johnson III, Jr.; DB Jonathan Robinson, Sr.; LB Dedrick Smith, Sr.; QB Cale Zarah, Jr.

Mandarin: DL Matthew Craig, Sr.; LB/RB TJ Lane, So.; QB Tre Lawrence, Sr.; WR/DB Devon Lewis, Sr.; DB Carmello Murphy, So.; DB Uriel Richardson, Sr.; WR Jaylen Smith, Sr.

Menendez: ATH King Benford, Sr.

Nease: TE Grant Stevens, Jr.

Oakleaf: LB Marcus Anthony, Sr.; WR Cobie Bates, Sr.; RB Adrian Grey, Sr.; DB Isaiah Jones, Sr.; LB Devin Smith, Jr.; DB Larry Smith, Sr.; LB Chrystian Sellers, Sr.; DB Trey Thomas, Sr.

Orange Park: OL Roderick Kearney, Jr.; RB Jojo Restall, So.

Parker: DB/WR Damani Dent, Jr.; WR Daniel Shaw, Sr.

Paxon: DB Nick Bell, Jr.

Ponte Vedra: K Davis Ashcroft, So.; LB Shane Bloss, Sr.; RB Parker Campbell, Sr.; OL Alex Hammernick, Sr.; QB Jacobi Myers, Sr.; DB/LB Luke Pirris, Jr.; DB Joseph Skinner, Sr.

Raines: RB Kareem Burke, Jr.; WR Quincy Burroughs, Jr.; QB Carleton Butler, Jr.; DL Quarnell Madison, Sr.; DL Cedric Newsome, Sr.

Ribault: WR Vincent Bailey, Sr.; DB Sean Evans, Sr.; RB Martranius Mack, Sr.; ATH Freddie Manning III, Jr.

Ridgeview: ATH Rasheed Baker, Sr.; TE/DE Josh Dorsainvil, Sr.

St. Augustine: P Michael Berarducci, Sr.; K Jay Doughty, Jr.; OL Zavion Ferguson, Jr.; DL Michael Koliner, So.

Sandalwood: QB Chris Calhoun, Jr.; OL Kyle Duncan, Jr.; DE/LB Langston Hardy, Sr.; DE Deante McCray, Jr.; P Christian Schultz, Sr.; DB Robert Simmons, Sr.

Trinity Christian: DL Deon Briggs, Jr.; ATH Christian Ellis, Jr.; QB JaCory Jordan, Sr.; DL Niles Johnson, Sr.; ATH Kaleb Killian, Sr.; LB Caden Morrell, Jr.; LB CJ Ross, Sr.; RB Treyaun Webb, So.

Union County: LB Trevor Holtzendorf, Jr.; WR/DB Cortez Slocum, Sr.; LB Curran Webb, Jr.

University Christian: WR Ja’won Grey, Jr.; OL Gabe McLamb, Jr.; OL/DL Khol Roswan, Jr.

Westside: DL Chadwick Martin, Sr.; QB DJ Otis, Sr.

West Nassau: OL/DL Wyatt Butler, Jr.; LB Conner Nobles, Jr.; DE/TE Michael Thorn, Jr.

White: OL Emmanuel Ukpong, Sr.

Yulee: WR Zackary Drawdy, So.; QB Justice Pope, Sr.

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