Wisconsin Wide Receiver Vinny Anthony II Named One of SI's Favorite Undrafted Free Agents

Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II was recently named one of On SI's favorite undrafted free agents. Justin Melo, the author of the list, highlighted three WRs: a Falcons newest signing. Anthony, who enjoyed a four-year career in Madison, recorded 80 receptions for 1,162 yards and five touchdowns.

'The Atlanta Falcons signed former Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II, who also brings some special teams upside,' Melo wrote. 'He led the Badgers in receptions with 31, but more impressively, he ranked fifth in the FBS with 27. 9 yards per kick return (16-446, TD).

' Melo continued: 'The Falcons drafted a receiver in Zachariah Branch, which makes the pathway tougher here, but special teams upside increases his chances. ' He may have only had one kick return touchdown in his career, but each year he kept getting better on special teams. In 2022 he returned just one kick for 22 yards but increased that total to 446 yards during his senior season.

Most notably, he had a 95-yard kick return. Oddly enough, he returned just 16 punts in Madison. The Falcons aren't known for having a top quarterback in the NFL, but Anthony still has a chance of making their roster.