Vincel Anthony II (born June 27, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons in 2026.
Early life Anthony II attended Louisville Male High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers over offers from other schools such as Cincinnati and Duke.
College career As a freshman in 2022, Anthony II played in ten games, rushing three times for 14 yards. In week 12 of the 2023 season, he hauled in three passes for 47 yards in a loss to Northwestern. Anthony II finished the 2023 season with ten catches for 99 yards. In week 4 of the 2024 season, he hauled in a 63-yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 74 yards against USC. Anthony II finished the 2024 season with 39 receptions for 672 yards and four touchdowns. In week 3 of the 2025 season, he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in a loss to Alabama. Anthony II finished the 2025 season with 31 receptions for 391 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 27 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. After the conclusion of the season, he accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Professional career
Anthony was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 30, he was waived and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
References
External links Wisconsin Badgers bio Atlanta Falcons bio