Stephone Anthony (born July 28, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

Early years[edit]

A native of Polkton, North Carolina, Anthony attended Anson High School, where he was a four-year starter. Anthony had 123 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two interceptions as a senior in 2010.

In addition to football, Anthony was also a catcher on the baseball team and a power forward on the basketball team, as well as a track athlete (11.3 s in the 100m).

Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Anthony was rated the No. 3 outside linebackers prospect.^[1] He chose Clemson over UNC, Florida, and Virginia Tech.^[2]

College career[edit]

He appeared in all 13 games in 2011, including three starts. For the season, he registered 32 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, a pass breakup, and a team-high two caused fumbles in 292 snaps. He started seven of 13 games as a sophomore, recording 77 tackles, one sack and an interception. Anthony started all 13 games as a junior in 2013. He recorded a team-high 131 tackles with four sacks and an interception.^[3]

Professional career[edit]

2015 NFL Draft[edit]

Anthony was selected in the 1st round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints (31st overall). He recorded his first sack October 4th in the Saint's 26-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• New Orleans Saints bio
• Clemson Tigers bio