2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cannon Panfiloff, OL, University of Montana

• Name: Cannon Panfiloff
• Position: Offensive tackle/guard
• College: University of Montana
• Height: 6’6
• Weight: 296
• Twitter: @cannon186
• Instagram: thor_2.0__

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

• I am a big, long, athletic body that has the ability to move well and loves to play with physicality. I am also a smart, veteran player who has a lot of playing time and experience under my belt. And my biggest goal at the end of the day is to dominate the guy lined up across from me. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

• I’m going to show up everyday ready to work and give everything I have. I hate to lose more than anything and I am coachable and can adapt to new schemes/coaches/positions very well. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

• Wounded warrior project/helping homeless veterans. 

Who was your role model? 

• My dad was always my role model growing up. I also looked up to Rob Gronkowski and JJ Watt. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

• The Raiders

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

• Dillon Botner or Clay Oven

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

• Entitlement and people who don’t put in work but expect everything in return.  

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

• Luke Hobbs – Roy High School

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

• Having to overcome tough positions battles throughout my college career. I’ve had 4 different offensive line coaches in my career, thus having to prove myself time and time again. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

• Raising Cane’s or Panda Express

What is your favorite snack food? 

• Blue Raspberry Sour Punch bites or cheddar Chex mix. 

What is your degree in? 

• Integrative Physiology with a focus on human kinesiology. I also have 2 minors: psychology and sports psychology. 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

• 1. James Hetfield – lead singer of Metallica. They are my favorite band of all time and he is one of my idols who I’d love to meet someday. He might give me some free concert tickets at the end of the dinner too. 
• 2. Bert Kreischer – I think he’s really funny and he would have some great stories to tell.
• 3. Tom Brady – He’s the goat, one of my favorite players of all time. I would love to pick his brain and be able to meet him. 

What is your biggest weakness? 

• I have a tendency to procrastinate things. I get them done, but I wait til the last minute to do things sometimes.