Anthony Averett
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Anthony Averett
| image = Anthony Averett Baltimore Ravens 2021 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Averett with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|11|30}}
| birth_place = Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 178
| high_school = Woodbury
| college = Alabama (2013–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 118
| pastteams =
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
| status =
| highlights =
- 2× CFP national champion (2015, 2017)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 114
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 =
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 23
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 3
| pfr = AverAn00
}}
Anthony Averett (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Alabama.
Early life
Averett 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.{{Cite web |title=Anthony Averett - Football |url=https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/anthony-averett/3883 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=University of Alabama Athletics |language=en}} In football, he played defensive back and quarterback. Averett committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2013 |title=Anthony Averett to Alabama: Woodbury native makes National Signing Day decision |url=http://blog.nj.com/southjerseyhssports/2013/02/woodburys_anthony_averett_sign.html |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=NJ.com|via=South Jersey Times |language=en-US}}
College career
Averett redshirted his first year at Alabama in 2013 and played in only one game in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Anastasia |first=Phil |date=October 1, 2016 |title=Perseverance pays off for ex-Woodbury star Anthony Averett |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/high_school/new_jersey/20161002_Perseverance_pays_off_for_ex-Woodbury_star_Anthony_Averett.html |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Inquirer.com |language=en}} In 2015, he played special teams, recording two tackles.{{Cite web |last=Zenitz |first=Matt |date=June 15, 2016 |title=Speedy Tide DB continues to progress, optimistic heading into fall |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2016/06/speedy_alabama_cornerback_cont.html |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}} Averett became a starter in 2016 and played in all 15 games, finishing with 48 tackles, one interception and also one sack.{{Cite web |last=Zenitz |first=Matt |date=March 27, 2017 |title=Alabama's Adoree' Jackson? Tide DB poised for big year |url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2017/03/alabamas_adoree_jackson_tide_c.html |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Suttles |first=Aaron |date=August 15, 2017 |title=Alabama DB Anthony Averett says he's more experienced, healthy this year |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/2017/08/15/alabama-db-anthony-averett-says-hes-more-experienced-healthy-this-year/19612450007/ |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=The Tuscaloosa News |language=en-US}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11+1/8
| weight = 183
| dash = 4.36
| shuttle = 4.4
| cone drill = 6.93
| vertical = 31.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 11
| bench = 13
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 30+1/4
| hand span = 8+1/2
| note = All values are from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Anthony Averett |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-averett?id=32462018-0002-5599-0863-265c14125a65 |access-date=April 28, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
Averett was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Round 4: Ravens Select CB Anthony Averett at No. 118 |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/round-4-ravens-select-cb-anthony-averett-at-no-118-20604029 |access-date=May 19, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}
On October 22, 2020, Averett was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=October 22, 2020 |title=Brandon Williams Off Reserve/COVID-19 List, Anthony Averett Goes on IR |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/brandon-williams-off-reserve-covid-19-list-anthony-averett-goes-on-ir |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Anthony Averett Activated, Two Called Up From Practice Squad |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-averett-activated-two-called-up-from-practice-squad |access-date=January 17, 2021 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Sobus |first=Robert |date=December 28, 2021 |title=Ravens HC John Harbaugh gives another injury update on CB Anthony Averett |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/27/ravens-hc-john-harbaugh-gives-another-injury-update-on-cb-anthony-averett/ |access-date=April 23, 2022 |website=Ravens Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
Averett signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 17, 2022.{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Raiders sign CB Anthony Averett |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cb-anthony-averett-nfl-2022-free-agency-offseason |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417170822/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cb-anthony-averett-nfl-2022-free-agency-offseason |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2022 |website=Raiders.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2022, after suffering a broken thumb in Week 1.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Raiders claim Javelin Guidry, place Anthony Averett on IR |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/raiders-claim-javelin-guidry-place-anthony-averett-on-ir |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He was activated on October 22. He was placed back on injured reserve on November 29.{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2022 |title=Raiders sign CB Tyler Hall to active roster; place CB Anthony Averett on injured reserve |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cb-tyler-hall-to-active-roster-anthony-averett-ir-nfl-week-13-2022 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Raiders.com}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On August 3, 2023, Averett signed with the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2023 |title=49ers Sign CB Averett; Place CB Mitchell on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-averett-place-cb-mitchell-on-injured-reserve |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=49ers.com}} He was placed on injured reserve eight days later.{{cite news |title=49ers Sign DL Speaks; Place CB Averett on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-dl-speaks-place-cb-averett-on-injured-reserve |website=49ers.com |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=August 11, 2023}} He was released on August 17.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=2023-08-17 |title=49ers Release CB Anthony Averett From IR |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-release-cb-anthony-averett-from-ir/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
=Detroit Lions=
On October 10, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Averett to their practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=October 10, 2023 |title=Detroit Lions sign veteran CB, TE to practice squad |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/10/10/23911779/detroit-lions-sign-veteran-cb-te-practice-squad-anthony-averett-anthony-firkser |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}} He was released on November 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=November 14, 2023 |title=Lions Announce Five Moves Including G Halapoulivaati Vaitai To IR |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/lions-announce-five-moves-including-g-halapoulivaati-vaitai-to-ir/ |access-date=November 14, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On May 12, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Averett to a one-year deal.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=May 12, 2024 |title=Averett signed to one-year contract |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/averett-signed-to-one-year-contract |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Steelers.com}} He was released on August 20, and later re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web | last=Varley | first=Teresa | title=Steelers make multiple roster moves | website=Steelers.com | date=2024-08-20 | url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-camp-roster-moves-x5059 | access-date=2024-10-10}}{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=August 29, 2024 |title=Steelers sign eight to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-eight-to-practice-squad |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Steelers.com}} He was released on October 28.
=Houston Texans=
On January 6, 2025, Averett was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-6-2025)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-6-2025|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=January 6, 2025}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 21.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-21-2025)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-21-2025|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=January 21, 2025}} He was released on March 17, 2025. {{cite web|title=The Houston Texans made a roster move|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-17-2025|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 17, 2025}}
Personal life
Averett is the nephew of Pro Bowl left tackle Bryant McKinnie.{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=September 27, 2020 |title=Anthony Averett wants to step up for a Ravens team with title hopes. Luckily, that runs in his family. |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2020/09/anthony-averett-wants-to-step-up-for-a-ravens-team-with-title-hopes-luckily-that-runs-in-his-family.html |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=pennlive |language=en}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.houstontexans.com/team/players-roster/anthony-averett/ Houston Texans bio]
- [http://www.rolltide.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3883 Alabama Crimson Tide bio]
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