Anthony Henton

Oscar Anthony Henton (born July 27, 1963) is an American former professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early life Henton was born in Bessemer, Alabama where he later attended Jess Lanier High School.

He matriculated at Troy State University.

Professional career Henton was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft. During his first season in Pittsburgh, he was voted as the Steelers Defensive Rookie of the Year and honored with the prestigious "Mean Joe Greene Award". He played two seasons for the Steelers at linebacker. In 1991, Henton was selected by the Sacramento Surge becoming the first pick in the first round for the World League Of American Football (WLAF). During the 1992 season, his former college coach, Chan Gailey, went into negotiations with the Surge to bring Henton back home to Birmingham where he finished his career as a professional football player.