Jon Anabo

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

In 1962, the Cleveland Browns selected Anabo in the nineteenth round of the 1962 NFL draft with the 263rd overall pick. Anabo chose to sign with the Browns in January 1963. After attending training camp with the Browns, Anabo was placed on the practice squad for the entirety of the 1963 season.

Anabo attempted to make the Browns' regular season roster in 1964. In his first drive with the Browns during a preseason game, Anabo threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to flanker Walter Roberts. In September, the Browns released Anabo as part of their final roster cuts before the regular season.

Edmonton Eskimos

After being released by the Browns, Anabo signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He played six regular season games for the Eskimos in 1964, passing for 621 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions. By the end of the season, Anabo was starting for the Eskimos. He played in five regular season games in 1965 but averaged only 3.9 yards per attempt. After starting the season with a 0–5 record, the Eskimos cut Anabo in late August.

Later life

After retiring from professional football, Anabo coached high school football at Hoover High School. After serving as a quarterback and receivers coach at Fresno State, Anabo started a career in broadcasting as a football color commentator.