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{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}} |
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{{Infobox college football player |
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|name=Daijahn Anthony |
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|school=Ole Miss Rebels |
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|currentposition=[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]] |
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|class=Senior |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|2000|9|9}} |
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|birth_place = [[Richmond, Virginia]], U.S. |
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|highschool=[[Henrico High School]] |
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*[[Shepherd Rams|Shepherd]] (2019–2020) |
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*[[Liberty Flames football|Liberty]] (2021–2022) |
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*[[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss Rebels]] (2023–present) |
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'''Daijahn Anthony''' is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss Rebels]]. He previously played for the [[Shepherd Rams]] and for the [[Liberty Flames football|Liberty Flames]]. |
'''Daijahn Anthony''' is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss Rebels]]. He previously played for the [[Shepherd Rams]] and for the [[Liberty Flames football|Liberty Flames]]. |
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==Early life and high school== |
==Early life and high school== |
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Anthony decided to commit to play [[college football]] for the [[Shepherd Rams]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macon Gillespie |first1=John |title='Let's Rock Out!' Daijahn Anthony Ready For Rebels' Trip to Tuscaloosa |url=https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/lets-rock-out-daijahn-anthony-ready-rebels-trip-to-tuscaloosa-alabama-crimson-tide |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=24 April 2024}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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=== Liberty === |
=== Liberty === |
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In week nine of the 2022 season, Anthony recorded an interception off of quarterback [[KJ Jefferson]], as he helped the Flames upset [[2022 Arkansas Razorbacks football team|Arkansas]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macon Gillespie |first1=John |title=Rebels Land Liberty Cornerback Transfer Daijahn Anthony |url=https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/rebels-land-liberty-cornerback-transfer-daijahn-anthony |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=24 April 2024}}</ref> During Anthony's two year career with Liberty in 2021 and 2022 he appeared in 21 games where he notched 41 tackles with one and a half going for a loss, six pass deflections, and three interceptions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bricker |first1=Grant |title=Liberty DB transfer with multiple years of experience pledges to SEC school |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/ole-miss-football/liberty-db-transfer-with-multiple-years-of-experience-pledges-to-sec-school/ |website=Saturday Down South |access-date=24 April 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Ole Miss === |
=== Ole Miss === |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://libertyflames.com/sports/football/roster/daijahn-anthony/12549 Loberty Flames bio] |
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*[https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/daijahn-anthony/4732 Ole Miss Rebels bio] |
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*[https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/daijahn-anthony/4732 Shepherd Rams bio] |
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[[Category:2000 births]] |
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Daijahn Anthony is an American football safety for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the Shepherd Rams and for the Liberty Flames.
Early life and high school
Anthony decided to commit to play college football for the Shepherd Rams.[1]
College career
Shepherd
During Anthony's first career season in 2019 he played in ten games with five starts where he notched 14 tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions. In the 2020 season, Shepherd University would cancel it's season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in Anthony not playing.[2] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Anthony decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
Liberty
In week nine of the 2022 season, Anthony recorded an interception off of quarterback KJ Jefferson, as he helped the Flames upset Arkansas.[4] During Anthony's two year career with Liberty in 2021 and 2022 he appeared in 21 games where he notched 41 tackles with one and a half going for a loss, six pass deflections, and three interceptions.[5]
Ole Miss
Anthony decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[6][7] In week two of the 2023 season, Anthony was graded as one of PFF's highest graded safeties, finishing with two tackles and two pass deflections in a win over Tulane.[8] Anthony finished the 2023 season making 61 tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Anthony decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[10][11] Anthony was also invited to participate in the 2024 NFL Combine.[12]
References
- ^ Macon Gillespie, John. "'Let's Rock Out!' Daijahn Anthony Ready For Rebels' Trip to Tuscaloosa". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Herring-Olvedo, Lee Ann. "Ole Miss adds Liberty transfer DB Daijahn Anthony". The Rebel Walk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Eckert, David. "Daijahn Anthony got to Ole Miss football empowered by Pair's support". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Macon Gillespie, John. "Rebels Land Liberty Cornerback Transfer Daijahn Anthony". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Bricker, Grant. "Liberty DB transfer with multiple years of experience pledges to SEC school". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Eckert, David. "See Ole Miss football's Daijahn Anthony level LSU's Jayden Daniels, force fumble". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Rounsaville, Chuck. "Ole Miss S Daijahn Anthony says the Rebels have mentally rebounded from Georgia loss". On3.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ King, Ben. "Ole Miss DB Daijahn Anthony Among Highest-Graded Safeties in Week 2". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Garrett, Ben. "LOOK: Ole Miss DBs Prince and Anthony take their turns at the NFL Scouting Combine". On3.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Eckert, David. "What are the best-case NFL draft scenarios for Ole Miss' top 4 prospects? We break it down". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Macon Gillespie, John. "Ole Miss Rebels Safety Daijahn Anthony's 'Dream Coming True' With NFL Draft Process". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ King, Ben. "Former Ole Miss Rebels Deantre Prince, Daijahn Anthony Blaze Through 2024 NFL Combine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 April 2024.