Anthony Averett (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.
.jpg) Averett with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021 | |||||||||
| No. 18 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 30, 1994 Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Woodbury | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama (2013–2017) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / round: 4 / pick: 118 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||
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Early life
editAverett attended Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Woodbury, New Jersey. He played football and ran track in high school. At the 2012 Penn Relays, he placed second in the long jump. His senior year, he was one of the best high school long jumpers in the nation, with a jump of 25 feet, two inches, which was the second-longest jump in New Jersey history. He also ran 10.6 seconds in the 100-meters, 6.46 seconds in the 55 meters and high jumped 6 feet, 4 inches.[1] In football, he played defensive back and quarterback. Averett committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[2]
College career
editAverett redshirted his first year at Alabama in 2013 and played in only one game in 2014.[3] In 2015, he played special teams, recording two tackles.[4] Averett became a starter in 2016 and played in all 15 games, finishing with 48 tackles, one interception and also one sack.[5][6]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 11+1⁄8 in (1.81 m) |
183 lb (83 kg) |
30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) |
8+1⁄2 in (0.22 m) |
4.36 s | 4.4 s | 6.93 s | 31.5 in (0.80 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
13 reps | |||
| All values are from NFL Combine[7] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
editAverett was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[8]
On October 22, 2020, Averett was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.[9] He was activated on December 8, 2020.
On October 3, 2021, Averett intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock in the end zone, and helped the Ravens win 23–7.[10] On December 26, in the team's Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Averett suffered a fractured rib after taking a hit from Bengals tight end C. J. Uzomah.[11]
Las Vegas Raiders
editAverett signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 17, 2022.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2022, after suffering a broken thumb in Week 1.[13] He was activated on October 22. He was placed back on injured reserve on November 29.[14]
San Francisco 49ers
editOn August 3, 2023, Averett signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[15] He was placed on injured reserve eight days later.[16] He was released on August 17.
Detroit Lions
editOn October 10, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Averett to their practice squad.[17] He was released on November 14, 2023.[18]
Pittsburgh Steelers
editOn May 12, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Averett to a one-year deal.[19] He was released on August 20, and later re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21]
Personal life
editAverett is the nephew of Pro Bowl left tackle Bryant McKinnie.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Anthony Averett - Football". University of Alabama Athletics. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Anthony Averett to Alabama: Woodbury native makes National Signing Day decision". NJ.com. February 6, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2023 – via South Jersey Times.
- ^ Anastasia, Phil (October 1, 2016). "Perseverance pays off for ex-Woodbury star Anthony Averett". Inquirer.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (June 15, 2016). "Speedy Tide DB continues to progress, optimistic heading into fall". AL.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (March 27, 2017). "Alabama's Adoree' Jackson? Tide DB poised for big year". AL.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Suttles, Aaron (August 15, 2017). "Alabama DB Anthony Averett says he's more experienced, healthy this year". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Anthony Averett". NFL.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (April 28, 2018). "Round 4: Ravens Select CB Anthony Averett at No. 118". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (October 22, 2020). "Brandon Williams Off Reserve/COVID-19 List, Anthony Averett Goes on IR". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (December 8, 2020). "Anthony Averett Activated, Two Called Up From Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ Sobus, Robert (December 28, 2021). "Ravens HC John Harbaugh gives another injury update on CB Anthony Averett". Ravens Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "Raiders sign CB Anthony Averett". Raiders.com. March 17, 2022. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (September 12, 2022). "Raiders claim Javelin Guidry, place Anthony Averett on IR". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders sign CB Tyler Hall to active roster; place CB Anthony Averett on injured reserve". Raiders.com. November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "49ers Sign CB Averett; Place CB Mitchell on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. August 3, 2023.
- ^ "49ers Sign DL Speaks; Place CB Averett on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ Reisman, Jeremy (October 10, 2023). "Detroit Lions sign veteran CB, TE to practice squad". Pride Of Detroit. SB Nation. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 14, 2023). "Lions Announce Five Moves Including G Halapoulivaati Vaitai To IR". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (May 12, 2024). "Averett signed to one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 20, 2024). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 29, 2024). "Steelers sign eight to practice squad". Steelers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ Kasinitz, Aaron (September 27, 2020). "Anthony Averett wants to step up for a Ravens team with title hopes. Luckily, that runs in his family". pennlive. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
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