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Virginia native Cannon took underdog path to Jets

RICHMOND — Sam Darnold is the obvious focal point of the New York Jets‘ 2018 draft class, but one late-round selection has also been turning heads throughout training camp.

And if he makes the 53-man roster, his last name and his game speed will create a field day for New York tabloid headline writers.

Trenton Cannon, a Virginia native who starred at Division II Virginia State, is back in his home state this week as the Jets have joint practices with the Washington Redskins at Bon Secours Training Center.