Cornelius Anthony (born July 3, 1978) is a former
American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the
San Francisco 49ers as an
undrafted free agent in 2002. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Texas A&M.
Anthony also played for the
Calgary Stampeders and
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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.
High school
He starred at
Elkins High School in
Missouri City, Texas, where he earned District 16-5A Defensive MVP honors after posting 163 total tackles (25 for a loss), three interceptions and three fumble recoveries in addition to playing running back on offense. Also earned All-Greater Houston honors, was a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Year, and was an honorable mention all-state selection.
College
Anthony attended
Texas A&M University, where he was a three-year starter. He finished his career with six
sacks, 288
tackles, and a forced
fumble
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. In a game against
Nebraska during his senior year, he posted 18 tackles.
Professional
NFL
Anthony was signed as a
free agent to the
Washington Redskins, but did not appear in a game with the club. He was assigned to
NFL Europe
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, where he played for the
Barcelona Dragons Two American football franchises have been referred to as the Barcelona Dragons:
* Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe), active in NFL Europe between 1991 and 2003;
* Barcelona Dragons (ELF)
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. He finished the year with two sacks, a team-leading 50 tackles, a forced fumble, and an
interception. He then returned to the U.S., where he played in 17 games over the 2003 and 2004 seasons for the
San Francisco 49ers. After being released by the 49ers, he was signed and subsequently released by the
Denver Broncos.
CFL
Signed as a free agent on May 10, 2005, with the
Calgary Stampeders. Appeared in 5 games during the 2005 season and recorded 3 special teams tackles. Became a starter during the 2006 season for Calgary. Finished the season with 40 defensive tackles, six quarterback sacks, two special team tackles, two tackles for a loss, one fumble recovery and one interception. Had his best professional season in 2007, making 56 tackles, recording 8 sacks, and recovering a fumble.
External links
Just Sports StatsCornelius Anthony
a
SI.comCalgary Stampeders bio
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1978 births
Living people
People from Pineville, Louisiana
American football linebackers
Calgary Stampeders players
Canadian football linebackers
San Francisco 49ers players
Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) players
Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Texas A&M Aggies football players
Sportspeople from Rapides Parish, Louisiana