Anthony Schwartz (born September 5, 2000) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at Auburn. A world-class sprinter during his high school years, Schwartz holds the former world under-18 best in the

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Amateur career

As a high school track athlete, Schwartz set a new World Youth Best of 10.15 seconds over 100 meters on March 31, 2017. A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Schwartz also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 22 prospect in the state by ''

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''. On February 7, 2018, Schwartz signed a national letter of intent to play football and run track for the Auburn

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. He played for Auburn during the 2018 season, including their appearance in the 2018 Music City Bowl, where he scored a second-quarter touchdown.

Track statistics

Personal bests

International competitions

National titles

*USA Junior Championships **100 meters: 2018

Professional career

On April 30, 2021, Schwartz was selected by the

with the 91st overall pick in the

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. On July 23, Schwartz signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland, worth $4.86 million. In a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 25, 2021, Schwartz collected his first and only NFL touchdown on a 5-yard completion from Baker Mayfield.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

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Cleveland Browns bioAuburn Tigers track bioAuburn Tigers football bio
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