Vinny Anthony
| No. 86 – Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 27, 2003[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Louisville Male (Louisville, Kentucky) |
| College | Wisconsin (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Vincel Anthony II (born June 27, 2003)[1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons in 2026.
Early life
[edit]Anthony II attended Louisville Male High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers over offers from other schools such as Cincinnati and Duke.[2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Anthony II played in ten games, rushing three times for 14 yards.[3] In week 12 of the 2023 season, he hauled in three passes for 47 yards in a loss to Northwestern.[4] Anthony II finished the 2023 season with ten catches for 99 yards.[5] In week 4 of the 2024 season, he hauled in a 63-yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 74 yards against USC.[6] Anthony II finished the 2024 season with 39 receptions for 672 yards and four touchdowns.[7] In week 3 of the 2025 season, he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in a loss to Alabama.[8] Anthony II finished the 2025 season with 31 receptions for 391 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 27 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. After the conclusion of the season, he accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl.[9]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) | 9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 3+3⁄4 in (1.92 m) | 4.54 s | 1.59 s | 2.56 s | 4.07 s | 6.68 s | 37.0 in (0.94 m) | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | 15 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Anthony was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft.[12] On August 30, he was waived and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Vinny Anthony II - Atlanta Falcons". Ourlads. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Frakes, Jason (September 18, 2021). "Male's Anthony has work to do but looking forward to being a Badger". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Vinny Anthony Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (November 23, 2023). "Patient Vinny Anthony is getting his chance with Wisconsin and showing he deserves it". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Potrykyus, Jeff (April 16, 2024). "4 takeaways from Wisconsin's eighth spring session: Wide receiver Vinny Anthony III excels". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Stewart, Mark (October 11, 2024). "Patience, perseverance pay off for Vinny Anthony, Wisconsin football's newest big-play threat". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Stewart, Mark (July 20, 2025). "Wisconsin football preview: Are more big plays in store for Vinny Anthony, Badgers receivers?". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Wallskog, Tony. "Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II a go-to option". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Wilhorn, Cam (January 2, 2026). "Wisconsin Badgers top wide receiver earns spot at Senior Bowl despite down season". Wisconsin Badgers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Vinny Anthony II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Vinny Anthony II College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ McElhaney, Tori (May 7, 2026). "Atlanta Falcons sign 14 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Atlanta Falcons release initial 2026 roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Vinny Anthony: Joins Atlanta's practice squad". cbssports.com. CBS Sports. September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026.