Anthony Schwartz

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Anthony Schwartz
Anthony Schwartz (2021).jpg
Schwartz with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
Born (2000-09-05) September 5, 2000 (age 24)
Alma mater Auburn University
American Heritage School
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

American football career
No. 84
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Auburn (2018–2020)
NFL draft: 2021: 3rd round, 91st pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:186
Receiving touchdowns:1
Rushing yards:96
Rushing touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Sports career
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Track and Field
Event Sprints
Sports achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
IAAF World U20 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Tampere 4×100 m
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Tampere 100 m
Pan American U20 Athletics Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Trujilo 4×100 m

Anthony Schwartz (born September 5, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. A world-class sprinter during his high school years, Schwartz held the world under-18 best in the 100 meters between 2017 and 2022.

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Amateur career

As a 16-year old track athlete in high school, Schwartz set a new World Youth Best of 10.15 seconds over 100 meters on March 31, 2017, which was a record he held until it was beaten by 17-year old Christian Miller (sprinter) in 2023. [2] [3]

A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Schwartz also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 22 prospect in the state by Rivals.com . [4] On February 7, 2018, Schwartz signed a national letter of intent to play football and run track for the Auburn Tigers. [5] He played for Auburn during the 2018 season, including their appearance in the 2018 Music City Bowl, where he scored a second-quarter touchdown.

Track statistics

Schwartz at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships Anthony Schwartz Tampere 2018 (cropped).jpg
Schwartz at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships

Personal bests

EventTime (s)Wind (m/s)CompetitionVenueDateNotes
60 meters 6.59n/aNew Balance Nationals Indoor Boston, MassachusettsMarch 11, 2018U20 WL
100 meters 10.09+0.9Great Southwest Classic Albuquerque, New MexicoJune 2, 2018 A U20 WL
10.07+2.5FHSAA State Finals Jacksonville, FloridaMay 5, 2018 w
200 meters 20.47+1.3Sam Burley Hall of Fame Invitational Miami, FloridaMarch 3, 2018
20.41+2.8FHSAA State Finals Jacksonville, FloridaMay 5, 2018 w
4 × 100 meters relay 38.88n/a World U20 Championships Tampere, FinlandJuly 14, 2018U20 WL

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
2017 Pan American U20 Championships Trujilo, Peru1st4 × 100 meters relay39.33 s PB
2018 World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland2nd 100 meters 10.22 s
1st 4 × 100 meters relay 38.88 s U20 WL PB

National titles

  • USA Junior Championships
    • 100 meters: 2018

College football statistics

SeasonGPReceivingRushing
GPRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTD
Auburn Tigers
2018 122235716.22272117.85
2019 114144010.711111810.72
2020 105463611.834-6-1.50
Total 331171,43312.264232311.07

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
186 lb
(84 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.25 s1.51 s2.58 s4.25 s7.13 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from Pro Day [6] [7] [8] [9]

Cleveland Browns

On April 30, 2021, Schwartz was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. [10] On July 23, Schwartz signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland, worth $4.86 million. [11] In a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 25, 2021, Schwartz collected his first NFL touchdown on a 5-yard completion from Baker Mayfield. [12] He appeared in 14 games and started two as a rookie. He finished with ten receptions for 135 receiving yards and one touchdown. [13]

On December 7, 2022, Schwartz was placed on injured reserve with a concussion. [14] He appeared in 11 games and started one in the 2022 season. [15]

On August 27, 2023, Schwartz was waived/injured by the Browns. [16] He was released from injured reserve on September 19, 2023. [17]

Miami Dolphins

On November 13, 2023, the Miami Dolphins signed Schwartz to their practice squad. [18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024. [19] He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, 2024. [20]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingRushingFumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
2021 CLE 1421013513.54416396.517000
2022 CLE 11145112.819045714.331111
Total 2531418613.3441109611.831111

References

  1. 1 2 "IAAF: Anthony Schwartz - Athlete Profile". International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. Collings, Buddy (March 31, 2017). "Anthony Schwartz takes a Jeff Demps 100-meter dash record down". Orlando Sentinel . Tribune Publishing . Retrieved December 29, 2018.
  3. "Thomas, Miller earn USATF Athlete of the Week honors". July 18, 2023.
  4. "Anthony Schwartz, 2018 Wide Receiver". Rivals.com . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  5. Vitale, Josh (February 14, 2018). "Anthony Schwartz, Shaun Shivers bring sprinter speed to Auburn's 2018 signing class". Opelika-Auburn News . Berkshire Hathaway . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  6. "Anthony Schwartz Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  7. "Anthony Schwartz, Auburn, WR, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  8. "Cleveland Browns select Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz with No. 91 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  9. "Anthony Schwartz 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  10. Gribble, Andrew (April 30, 2021). "3rd Round: Browns select Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz with No. 91 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  11. Williams, Charean (July 24, 2021). "Browns sign Anthony Schwartz, have all eight draft picks under contract". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  12. Smith, Pete (December 27, 2021). "Browns Rookie Anthony Schwartz Celebrates First Career Touchdown After Difficult Ordeal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  13. "Anthony Schwartz 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  14. "Browns claim WR Jaelon Darden, place WR Anthony Schwartz on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 7, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  15. "Anthony Schwartz 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  16. "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  17. "Anthony Schwartz: Gets waived from IR". CBSSports.com. September 19, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  18. "Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 13, 2023.
  19. "Miami Dolphins Sign 8 to Future Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 15, 2024.
  20. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 25, 2024.
Records
Preceded by Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 100 metres
March 31, 2017 – August 2, 2022
Succeeded by