Anthony Schwartz (born September 5, 2000) is an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. A world-class sprinter during his high school years, Schwartz held the world under-18 best in the 100 meters between 2017 and 2022.
Amateur career As a 16-year old track athlete in high school, Schwartz set a new World Youth Best of 10.15 seconds over 100 meters on March 31, 2017, which was a record he held until it was beaten by 16-year old Puripol Boonson in 2022.
A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Schwartz also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 22 prospect in the state by Rivals.com. On February 7, 2018, Schwartz signed a national letter of intent to play football and run track at Auburn University. He played football for the Tigers during the 2018 season, including their appearance in the 2018 Music City Bowl, where he scored a second-quarter touchdown.
Track statistics
Personal bests EventTime (s)Wind (m/s)CompetitionVenueDateNotes 60 meters 6.59 n/a New Balance Nationals Indoor Boston, Massachusetts March 11, 2018 U20 100 meters 10.09 +0.9 Great Southwest Classic Albuquerque, New Mexico June 2, 2018 U20 10.07 +2.5 FHSAA State Finals Jacksonville, Florida May 5, 2018 200 meters 20.47 +1.3 Sam Burley Hall of Fame Invitational Miami, Florida March 3, 2018 20.41 +2.8 FHSAA State Finals Jacksonville, Florida May 5, 2018 4 × 100 meters relay 38.88 n/a World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland July 14, 2018 U20
International competitions Representing the 2017 Pan American U20 Championships Trujilo, Peru 1st 4 × 100 meters relay 39.33 s 2018 World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland 2nd 100 meters 10.22 s1st 4 × 100 meters relay 38.88 s U20
National titles USA Junior Championships 100 meters: 2018
College football statistics
Year Team GP Receiving Rushing GP Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD 2018 Auburn 12 22 357 16.2 2 27 211 7.8 5 2019 Auburn 11 41 440 10.7 1 11 118 10.7 2 2020 Auburn 10 54 636 11.8 3 4 -6 -1.5 0 Total 33 117 1,433 12.2 6 42 323 11.0 7
Professional career
Cleveland Browns On April 30, 2021, Schwartz was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. On July 23, Schwartz signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland, worth $4.86 million. In a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 25, 2021, Schwartz collected his first NFL touchdown on a 5-yard completion from Baker Mayfield. He appeared in 14 games and started two as a rookie. He finished with ten receptions for 135 receiving yards and one touchdown.
On December 7, 2022, Schwartz was placed on injured reserve with a concussion. He appeared in 11 games and started one in the 2022 season.
On August 27, 2023, Schwartz was waived/injured by the Browns. He was released from injured reserve on September 19, 2023.
Miami Dolphins On November 13, 2023, the Miami Dolphins signed Schwartz to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024. He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, 2024.
NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost 2021 CLE 14 2 10 135 13.5 44 1 6 39 6.5 17 0 0 0 2022 CLE 11 1 4 51 12.8 19 0 4 57 14.3 31 1 1 1 Total 25 3 14 186 13.3 44 1 10 96 11.8 31 1 1 1
References
External links
Auburn Tigers track bio Auburn Tigers football bio