Anthony Allen Shutt (born October 8, 1987) is an

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defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football for

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. He was signed as a

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by the

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in 2013.

Professional career

Knoxville NightHawks

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Shutt signed with the Knoxville NightHawks of the

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(PIFL).

Columbus Lions

In 2013, Shutt signed with the

, also of the PIFL. At the conclusion of the 2013 season, he was named First Team All-PIFL and the PIFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Orlando Predators

Shutt was assigned to the

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of the

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late in the 2013 season. 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

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on May 2, 2017. On June 29, 2017, Shutt was placed on reassignment. On July 20, 2017, Shutt was placed on league suspension.

References

External links

Florida A&M bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shutt, Anthony 1987 births Living people American football defensive backs Florida A&M Rattlers football players Knoxville NightHawks players Columbus Lions players Orlando Predators players Tampa Bay Storm players Sportspeople from Pontiac, Michigan Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan