Anthony Shutt

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Anthony Shutt
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-08) October 8, 1987 (age 36)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville (FL) Potter's House Christian Academy
College: Florida A&M
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • PIFL Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
  • First Team All-PIFL (2013)
Career Arena statistics
Total tackles:157.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:16
Interceptions:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Anthony Allen Shutt (born October 8, 1987) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football for Florida A&M University. [1] He was signed as a free agent by the Columbus Lions in 2013.

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Professional career

Knoxville NightHawks

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Shutt signed with the Knoxville NightHawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). [2]

Columbus Lions

In 2013, Shutt signed with the Columbus Lions, also of the PIFL. At the conclusion of the 2013 season, he was named First Team All-PIFL [3] and the PIFL Defensive Player of the Year. [4]

Orlando Predators

Shutt was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League late in the 2013 season. [3] He was placed on reassignment on March 31, 2015. He was once again assigned to the Predators on April 7, 2015. On December 29, 2015, Shutt was placed on recallable reassignment.

Tampa Bay Storm

Shutt was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on May 2, 2017. [5] On June 29, 2017, Shutt was placed on reassignment. On July 20, 2017, Shutt was placed on league suspension.

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References

  1. Andreas Butler (May 10, 2012). "B-CU coach: 'We wanted it'". www.flcourier.com. Florida Courier. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  2. "Lions name starting QB and prepare for season opener". www.wtvm.com. WorldNow and WTVM. March 6, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Kevin Price (June 26, 2013). "Six Lions earn PIFL honors". www.ledger-enquirer.com. Ledger-Enquirer. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  4. Matthew Hester (July 18, 2013). "Shutt Selected as 2013 Defensive Player of Year". www.proifl.com. Professional Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. "Storm Adds To Both Sides Of The Ball". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.