Personal information | |
---|---|
Born: | March 3, 1962 |
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | West Forsyth (Clemmons, North Carolina) |
College: | North Carolina |
Position: | Running back |
NFL draft: | 1984 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 |
Career history | |
Edward Tyrone Anthony (born March 3, 1962) is a former American football running back. He played high school football at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina[1] and college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.[2][3][4]
Following his college career, he was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.[5] He played two seasons in the NFL with the Saints, in 1984 and 1985.[6][7] He was waived by the Saints before the 1986 season.[8] He was claimed of waivers by the Chicago Bears in June 1986 but never signed with the club and retired shortly later due to back injuries.[9]