David Anenih

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David Anenih
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-15) August 15, 1999 (age 24)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Mansfield Timberview
(Arlington, Texas)
College: Houston (2017–2021)
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

David Anenih (born August 15, 1999) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Houston, and originally signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. [1]

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Personal life and high school

David Anenih was born on August 15, 1999, in Arlington, Texas. Anenih attended Mansfield Timberview High School where he played track and field and football and was also an honorable mention for class 5A All-State football in Texas. [2]

College career

Anenih was rated as the number thirteen player in the state of Texas, and chose to attend Houston University over Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, Texas Tech University, and others. As a true freshman, Anenih appeared in nine games where he totaled six tackles, of which two were sacks. As a sophomore, Anenih then played in thirteen games and improved his defensive numbers, becoming third on the team with four sacks. Anenih further improved his output on the Houston defense as a junior, registering five sacks, which were tied for the team total. Due to the shortened year in 2020 caused by Covid-19, Anenih was only able to play in eight games. Despite this, Anenih still registered the fifth most total sacks in The American Athletic Conference. Anenih finished his final season for Houston at the peak of his college performance, appearing in fourteen games and was nominated to be on the All-American Conference First Team. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		245 lb
(111 kg)		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.74 s1.67 s2.71 s4.50 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [4]

Tennessee Titans

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Anenih was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans. [5] she was waived during final roster cuts on August 30. [6] Anenih had his contract terminated while on the practice squad on September 14. [7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

After being released from the Tennessee Titans, Anenih was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on October 11. [8]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 20, 2022, the Atlanta Falcons signed Anenih to their active roster from the Steelers' practice squad. [9]

On May 15, 2023, Anenih was waived by the Falcons. [10]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 29, 2023, Anenih signed with the Arizona Cardinals. [11] On August 29, Anenih was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the season. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "David Anenih Biography". ESPN. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ Florek, Michael (August 17, 2016). "Preseason Class 5A area football rankings: 10-5A depth keeps it as District of Death". Dallas News. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "David Anenih - Football". University of Houston Athletics. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout David Anenih College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ Melo, Justin (May 2, 2022). "Titans UDFA Profile: Houston EDGE David Anenih". Music City Miracles. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 30, 2022). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players with 29 Roster Moves". TennesseeTitans.com.
  7. ↑ Boclair, David (September 14, 2022). "Preseason Standout Terminates Contract". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ Schofield, Dave (October 11, 2022). "Steelers sign David Anenih to the practice squad". Behind the Steel Curtain. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ Saunders, Alan (December 20, 2022). "Falcons Poach OLB David Anenih from Steelers Practice Squad". Steelers Now. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ Bair, Scott (May 15, 2023). "Falcons sign four, cut several in series of moves following rookie minicamp". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ "With Myjai Sanders Ailing, Cardinals Sign David Anenih". AZCardinals.com. July 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. August 29, 2023.
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