Daijahn Anthony

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Daijahn Anthony
No. 33 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-09) September 9, 2000 (age 23)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Henrico (Henrico County, Virginia)
College: Shepherd (2019–2020)
Liberty (2021–2022)
Ole Miss (2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 7 / Pick: 224
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Daijahn Anthony (born September 9, 2000) is an American football safety for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played for the Shepherd Rams, Liberty Flames, and Ole Miss Rebels.

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Early life and high school

Anthony attended Henrico High School and committed to play college football for the Shepherd Rams. [1]

College career

Shepherd

As a freshman in 2019, Anthony played in ten games with five starts where he notched 14 tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions. In the 2020 season, Shepherd University cancelled its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in Anthony not playing. [2] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Anthony entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [3]

Liberty

Anthony transferred to play for the Liberty Flames. [4] In week nine of the 2022 season, Anthony recorded an interception off of quarterback KJ Jefferson, as he helped the Flames upset Arkansas. [5] During Anthony's two year career with Liberty in 2021 and 2022 he appeared in 21 games where he notched 41 tackles with one and a half going for a loss, six pass deflections, and three interceptions. [6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Anthony again decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in his career. [7]

Ole Miss

Anthony transferred to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. [8] [9] In week two of the 2023 season, Anthony was graded as one of PFF's highest graded safeties, finishing with two tackles and two pass deflections in a win over Tulane. [10] Anthony finished the 2023 season making 61 tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. [11] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Anthony declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [12] [13] Anthony was also invited to participate in the 2024 NFL Combine. [14]

Professional career

Anthony was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 224th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, a selection that was traded to them by the Houston Texans for Joe Mixon.

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References

  1. ↑ Macon Gillespie, John (19 September 2023). "'Let's Rock Out!' Daijahn Anthony Ready For Rebels' Trip to Tuscaloosa". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Herring-Olvedo, Lee Ann (3 May 2023). "Ole Miss adds Liberty transfer DB Daijahn Anthony". The Rebel Walk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Eckert, David (19 October 2023). "Daijahn Anthony got to Ole Miss football empowered by Pair's support". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Gora, Kevin (9 January 2021). "DB DAIJAHN ANTHONY LOOKS TO BE TRANSFERRING TO LIBERTY FROM SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY". A Sea of Red. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Macon Gillespie, John (4 May 2023). "Rebels Land Liberty Cornerback Transfer Daijahn Anthony". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Bricker, Grant (4 May 2023). "Liberty DB transfer with multiple years of experience pledges to SEC school". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Garrett, Ben (2 May 2023). "Liberty transfer defensive back Daijahn Anthony is visiting Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Eckert, David (30 September 2023). "See Ole Miss football's Daijahn Anthony level LSU's Jayden Daniels, force fumble". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  9. ↑ Rounsaville, Chuck (15 November 2023). "Ole Miss S Daijahn Anthony says the Rebels have mentally rebounded from Georgia loss". On3.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  10. ↑ King, Ben. "Ole Miss DB Daijahn Anthony Among Highest-Graded Safeties in Week 2". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  11. ↑ Garrett, Ben (2 March 2024). "LOOK: Ole Miss DBs Prince and Anthony take their turns at the NFL Scouting Combine". On3.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  12. ↑ Eckert, David (17 April 2024). "What are the best-case NFL draft scenarios for Ole Miss' top 4 prospects? We break it down". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Macon Gillespie, John (28 March 2024). "Ole Miss Rebels Safety Daijahn Anthony's 'Dream Coming True' With NFL Draft Process". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  14. ↑ King, Ben (March 2024). "Former Ole Miss Rebels Deantre Prince, Daijahn Anthony Blaze Through 2024 NFL Combine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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