Former Wisconsin wide receiver named best undrafted free agent
TL;DR
Former Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II has been recognized as a top undrafted free agent after signing with the Atlanta Falcons. He recorded 80 receptions for 1,162 yards during his college career and excelled in kick returns.
Key points
- Vinny Anthony II is a former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver
- He was named one of the best undrafted free agents
- Signed by the Atlanta Falcons
- Recorded 80 receptions for 1,162 yards in college
- Ranked fifth in FBS for kick return average
Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II was recently named one of On SI's favorite undrafted free agents.
Justin Melo comprised a list with three WRs that kicked off with the Atlanta Falcons newest signing. Anthony, who enjoyed a four-year career in Madison, recorded 80 receptions for 1,162 yards and five touchdowns.
"The Atlanta Falcons signed former Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II, who also brings some special teams upside," Melo wrote. "He led the Badgers in receptions with 31, but more impressively, he ranked fifth in the FBS with 27.9 yards per kick return (16-446, TD)."
He continued, "TheĀ Falcons drafted a receiver in Zachariah Branch, which makes the pathway tougher here, but special teams upside increases his chances."
He may have only had one kick return touchdown in his career, but each year he kept getting better on special teams. In 2022 he returned just one kick for 22 yards but increased that total to 446 yards during his senior season. Most notably, he had a 95-yard kick return. Oddly enough, he returned just 16 punts in Madison.
The Falcons aren't known for having a top quarterback in the NFL, but Anthony still has a chance of making their roster. At 6-foot, 190-pounds, Badgers fans will be looking on as Anthony is one of their UDFA's with the highest probabliity of making an impact in the NFL.
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Q&A
What are Vinny Anthony II's college statistics?
Vinny Anthony II recorded 80 receptions for 1,162 yards and five touchdowns during his four-year career at Wisconsin.
How did Vinny Anthony II perform in kick returns?
He ranked fifth in the FBS with an average of 27.9 yards per kick return, totaling 446 yards and one touchdown on 16 returns.
Which NFL team signed Vinny Anthony II?
Vinny Anthony II was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.