The Kansas City Chiefs made another addition to their secondary on Saturday, selecting former Oregon defensive back Jadon Canady with the No. 109 pick.
Here are five things to know about the newest member of the secondary.
1. Canady allowed the fewest receiving yards among all draft eligible cornerbacks last season.
The 22-year-old Canady was outstanding for the Ducks last season, yielding just 17 catches for 104 yards on 344 coverage snaps (37 targets). As it turned out, those 104 yards were the fewest allowed by any cornerback in this year's class.
In terms of the traditional numbers, Canady logged eight passes defensed, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a tackle-for-loss last season.
2. He allowed just five first-down receptions all of last year.
Canady surrendered just five first-down catches all of last season, which led all Power 4 cornerbacks (among those with at least 30 targets in 2025).
Remarkably, the player who ranked second on that list – with just seven first-down receptions allowed – was Canady's new teammate in Chiefs' first-round pick Mansoor Delane.
3. He was primarily a slot cornerback last season.
The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Canady manned a variety of roles during his five-year collegiate career, but looking at last year specifically, he particularly excelled as a slot cornerback, where he played 346 of 603 defensive snaps.
Canady spoke about his fondness for playing the slot on Saturday, saying the following:
"[I like that it provides] the ability to cover, read and react on certain plays – a pass or run," Canady said. "That spot allows you to play free and fast."
With that sentiment in mind, it's worth noting that Canady was also a willing tackler during his career. He mentioned during his post-draft press conference that he takes pride in his special teams' ability, too.
4. He spent time at Tulane and Ole Miss before wrapping up his career at Oregon.
Canady began his career at Tulane, where he appeared in 20 games from 2021-22 before transferring to Ole Miss ahead of the 2023 campaign. He went on to play in 15 games over two seasons for the Rebels, which included 11 starts in 2024, until electing to wrap up his career at Oregon in 2025.
In his post-draft presser, Canady cited his experience at three different schools as a benefit that will help him adjust to life in the NFL.
"[I think it will help] a lot, just being in different locker rooms," Canady said. "Getting to know different defenses, that variety was helpful."
The Athletic's Dane Brugler, in his pre-draft guide, noted that Canady's "work ethic improved at each spot," as well.
Overall, Canady appeared in 50 career games (43 starts) during his college career, logging 154 tackles, 24 passes defensed, seven tackles-for-loss, four interceptions and a forced fumble.
5. Canady grew up in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
A native of Jacksonville, Canady – who grew up in a family of athletes – started playing sports at a young age and never looked back.
He went on to star at Duncan U. Fletcher High School and later Sandalwood High School, eventually earning a three-star rating by various scouting services. Canady ultimately landed at Tulane to begin his collegiate career, and following stops at Ole Miss and Oregon, he's now headed to Kansas City to join the Chiefs.
