Anthony Averett

Anthony Averett (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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. 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, one interception and also one sack.

Professional career

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

On October 22, 2020, Averett was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. 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. 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.

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

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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers On May 12, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Averett to a one-year deal. He was released on August 20, and later re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 28.

Houston Texans On January 6, 2025, Averett was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 21. He was released by the Texans on March 17.

In 2026, Averett joined the Syracuse Orange in recruiting capacity.

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