Anthony Waters

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For the Australian field hockey player, see Anthony Waters (field hockey). For the artist, see Anthony S. Waters.

Anthony Waters
File:Anthony Waters Saints victory parade 2.jpg
Waters at the 2010 Saints Super Bowl victory parade
No. 53, 59
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1984-07-25) July 25, 1984 (age 41)
Dillon, South Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolLake View
(Dillon, South Carolina)
CollegeClemson
NFL draft2007: 3rd round, 96th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles14
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Anthony Devonne Waters (born July 25, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. He is also the older brother of linebacker Shaquille Leonard.

College career

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Waters attended Clemson University for college. Waters' senior season ended early as he tore his ACL in his left knee on September 3, 2006 in the opening game of the season against Florida Atlantic.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 245 lb
(111 kg)		 33 in
(0.84 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.62 s 1 in
(0.03 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 25 reps
Bench press from NFL Scouting Combine; all other values from Pro Day; see scouting report at the Wayback Machine (archived May 22, 2007)

San Diego Chargers

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Waters was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (95th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft.[3] After missing his entire rookie season in 2007, Waters appeared in seven games for the Chargers in 2008 and recorded three tackles. He was waived by the team on February 26, 2009.

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

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Waters signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 15, 2009.[4] He was part of the Saints' final cuts in early September.

Buffalo Bills

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Waters signed as a practice squad member of the Buffalo Bills on October 14, 2009.[5]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

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After spending eight weeks on the Bills' practice squad, Waters returned to the Saints when they signed him to their active roster on December 9, 2009.[6] He was not re-signed following the 2010 season and became a free agent.[7]

NFL statistics

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Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries Fumbler Return Yards Interceptions Interception Return Yards Yards per Interception Return Longest Interception Return Interceptions Returned for Touchdown Passes Defended
2008 SD 7 3 3 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 NO 3 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 NO 10 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 20 14 13 1 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Coaching career

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In 2014, Waters coached football at Grier Middle School in Gastonia, North Carolina.[9]

References

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  6. ^ "Saints Sign FB Marcus Mailei and LB Anthony Waters" Archived 2009-12-13 at the Wayback Machine at New Orleans Saints team website, December 9, 2009 (retrieved December 9, 2009).
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