Synopsis Stephone Anthony is a professional footballer who has played as a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was born on July 28, 1992, in Polkton, North Carolina. Nationally, he is an American belonging to the black ethnic background. He has created a great image in the world of football by his playing styles in the games. He has also played college football at Clemson during his early career.
Early Life and Education
Born and grew up in Polkton, North Carolina, he attended Anson High School, where he was a four-year starter. He had total 123 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions as a senior in 2010.
Besides his football career, he was also a track athlete, a catcher on the baseball team and a power forward on the basketball team. Rivals.com regarded him as a five-star recruit and rated the No. 3 outside linebackers prospect.
He attended Clemson University where he appeared in all 13 games in 2011, including three starts. He registered 32 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a pass breakup and a team-high two caused fumbles in 292 snaps during the season. He started seven of 13 games recording 77 tackles, one sack, and an interception during his second year in the university.
Professional Career
He made his professional debut as a middle linebacker for the New Orleans Saints during the preseason and started all 16 games. New Orleans selected him in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He then signed a four-year contract worth $ 7.73 million with $ 6.24 million guaranteed and signing bonus of $ 3.38 million.
He recorded his first sack in October 2015 in the 26-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was fined $17,363 for hitting wide receiver Devin Funchess in the third week of the game against the Carolina Panthers. He became the first Saints' rookie after Hall of Fame linebacker Rickey Jackson to record 100 tackles in a season. He was also named to the Pro Football Writers Association all-rookie team.
After his impressive rookie season, it became clear that he would be moving to strong side linebacker. He then suffered a leg injury in the second game of the preseason. He was placed on the injured reserve list on December 20, after ending his 2016 season.
Personal Life and Affairs
Anthony is a great personality in the world of football. He has reached the age of 24 now. He has nice earning and has maintained a good net worth in such an early age. He is living such a fabulous life, which is the result of his hard work and dedication towards the work.
He is not married yet and has not revealed about his personal affair among the media. He seems quite confidential about his personal life. He might be waiting for the right one in the near future who will make his life even better.
Most of his pictures that are revealed throughout the media and social networking sites are related to the games. This indicates his love and passion towards the game. He has become an exemplary character and the source of inspirations to every youngster.
Body Measurements, Net Worth and Salary
He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds. He earns $6.23 million from his working career and has maintained a good net worth.
