Vinny Anthony II

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Vinny Anthony II
No. 8 – Wisconsin Badgers
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school Louisville Male (Louisville, Kentucky)
College
Stats at ESPN

Vinny Anthony II is an American college football wide receiver for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Early life and high school

Anthony II attended Louisville Male High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers over offers from other schools such as Cincinnati and Duke. [1]

College career

As a freshman in 2022, Anthony II played in ten games, rushing three times for 14 yards. [2] In week 12 of the 2023 season, Anthony II hauled in three passes for 47 yards in a loss to Northwestern. [3] He finished the 2023 season, hauling in ten passes for 99 yards. [4] In week four of the 2024 season, he hauled in a 63-yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 74-yards against USC. [5] Anthony II finished the 2024 season, hauling in 39 passes for 672 yards and four touchdowns. [6] In week three of the 2025 season, he brought in one pass for eight yards, while also returning a kickoff 95-yards for a touchdown in a loss against Alabama. [7] Anthony II finished the 2025 season, notching 31 receptions for 391 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 27 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. After the conclusion of the season, he accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Frakes, Jason (September 18, 2021). "Male's Anthony has work to do but looking forward to being a Badger". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Vinny Anthony Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (November 23, 2023). "Patient Vinny Anthony is getting his chance with Wisconsin and showing he deserves it". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  4. ↑ Potrykyus, Jeff (April 16, 2024). "4 takeaways from Wisconsin's eighth spring session: Wide receiver Vinny Anthony III excels". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ Stewart, Mark (October 11, 2024). "Patience, perseverance pay off for Vinny Anthony, Wisconsin football's newest big-play threat". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Stewart, Mark (July 20, 2025). "Wisconsin football preview: Are more big plays in store for Vinny Anthony, Badgers receivers?". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ Wallskog, Tony. "Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II a go-to option". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ Wilhorn, Cam. "Wisconsin Badgers top wide receiver earns spot at Senior Bowl despite down season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
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