Anthony Averett

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Anthony Averett
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Averett with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
No. 18 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-30) November 30, 1994 (age 29)
Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Woodbury
College: Alabama (2013–2017)
NFL draft: 2018  / round: 4 / pick: 118
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:114
Pass deflections:23
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Averett (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

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Early life

Averett attended Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Woodbury, New Jersey. He played football and ran track in high school. At the 2012 Penn Relays, he placed second in the long jump. His senior year, he was one of the best high school long jumpers in the nation, with a jump of 25 feet, two inches, which was the second-longest jump in New Jersey history. He also ran 10.6 seconds in the 100-meters, 6.46 seconds in the 55 meters and high jumped 6 feet, 4 inches. [1] In football, he played defensive back and quarterback. Averett committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. [2]

College career

Averett redshirted his first year at Alabama in 2013 and played in only one game in 2014. [3] In 2015, he played special teams, recording two tackles. [4] Averett became a starter in 2016 and played in all 15 games, finishing with 48 tackles, one interception and also one sack. [5] [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		183 lb
(83 kg)		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.36 s4.4 s6.93 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		13 reps
All values are from NFL Combine [7]

Baltimore Ravens

Averett was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft. [8]

On October 22, 2020, Averett was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. [9] He was activated on December 8, 2020.

On October 3, 2021, Averett intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock in the end zone, and helped the Ravens win 23–7. [10] On December 26, in the team's Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Averett suffered a fractured rib after taking a hit from Bengals tight end C. J. Uzomah. [11]

Las Vegas Raiders

Averett signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 17, 2022. [12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2022, after suffering a broken thumb in Week 1. [13] He was activated on October 22. He was placed back on injured reserve on November 29. [14]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 3, 2023, Averett signed with the San Francisco 49ers. [15] He was placed on injured reserve eight days later. [16] He was released on August 17.

Detroit Lions

On October 10, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Averett to their practice squad. [17] He was released on November 14, 2023. [18]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 12, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Averett to a one-year deal. [19] He was released on August 20, and later re-signed to the practice squad. [20] [21]

Personal life

Averett is the nephew of Pro Bowl left tackle Bryant McKinnie. [22]

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  2. ↑ "Anthony Averett to Alabama: Woodbury native makes National Signing Day decision". NJ.com. February 6, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2023– via South Jersey Times.
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  4. ↑ Zenitz, Matt (June 15, 2016). "Speedy Tide DB continues to progress, optimistic heading into fall". AL.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ Zenitz, Matt (March 27, 2017). "Alabama's Adoree' Jackson? Tide DB poised for big year". AL.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  6. ↑ Suttles, Aaron (August 15, 2017). "Alabama DB Anthony Averett says he's more experienced, healthy this year". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Anthony Averett". NFL.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 28, 2018). "Round 4: Ravens Select CB Anthony Averett at No. 118". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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  14. ↑ "Raiders sign CB Tyler Hall to active roster; place CB Anthony Averett on injured reserve". Raiders.com. November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  15. ↑ "49ers Sign CB Averett; Place CB Mitchell on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. August 3, 2023.
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