Anthony Averett


Anthony Averett is an American football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football at Alabama.

Early years

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. In football, he played defensive back and quarterback. Averett committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

College career

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

Professional career

Averett was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Personal life

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