[1] Cannella attended Scottsdale Community College where he hauled in 29 receptions for 443 yards and seven touchdowns over 10 games.

On September 3, 2016, Cannella had a career high six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns against Glendale Community College.

[4] On January 1, 2020, in the Outback Bowl against Minnesota Cannella caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix.

Cannella was an undrafted free agent exiting the 2020 NFL draft, and did not sign with a team.

[6] Cannella played in the 2020 The Spring League Fall season for the TSL Generals.

[8] He was a key part of the Generals championship winning team in 2020, and as a result earned a workout with the Indianapolis Colts.

[6][12] On August 2, 2021, Cannella signed with the Miami Dolphins, and spent four days on the roster before being cut.

[15] During the season, Cannella accumulated 34 receptions for 368 yards, with two touchdowns, and was named to the All-USFL Team.