A Louisville native and four-year Wisconsin receiver whose 95-yard kickoff return touchdown against Alabama highlighted his senior season.
Vinny Anthony II spent four seasons at Wisconsin, growing from a special-teams contributor into a versatile offensive weapon who could line up at receiver or take a handoff. The Atlanta Falcons signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, betting on his toughness and special-teams value to help him stick on the roster.
Path to the league
Anthony grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and starred at Louisville Male High School, turning down offers from Cincinnati and Duke to commit to Wisconsin. He appeared in ten games as a true freshman in 2022 before gradually working into a bigger offensive role.
Career highlights
Anthony's breakout came as a junior in 2024, when he caught 39 passes for 672 yards and four touchdowns, including a 63-yard touchdown catch against USC. Across his Wisconsin career he totaled 80 catches and 1,162 receiving yards, and he earned an invitation to the 2026 Senior Bowl.
2025 season recap
As a senior, Anthony posted 31 receptions for 391 yards and a touchdown through the air, while also picking up 27 rushing yards and two more scores on the ground. He capped the year with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Alabama, and went on to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Vinny Anthony II
- ESPN: Vinny Anthony II
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Wisconsin
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
