Anthony Heygood Explained

Anthony Heygood
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:3 April 1986
Birth Place:Chester, Pennsylvania
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:232
High School:Cardinal O'Hara
(Springfield, Pennsylvania)
College:Purdue
Undraftedyear:2009
Pastteams:

Anthony Deron Heygood (born April 3, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Purdue.

He has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Early years

Heygood attended Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Heygood committed to Purdue University on February 4, 2004.[1] Heygood was heavily recruited, landing FBS scholarships from Boston College, Notre Dame, Purdue Syracuse, West Virginia & Wisconsin.[2]

College career

Heygood majored in health and fitness at Purdue.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft, Heygood was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 1, 2009 as an undrafted free agent. He waived on September 5, 2009.

Seattle Seahawks

Heygood was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on January 6, 2010. He was later released by the team on July 29, 2010 only to be re-signed five days later on August 4. He was placed on injured reserve on August 6, 2010. On July 30, 2011, he was waived by Seattle.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

In May 2013, Heygood signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[3] Heygood was cut on June 18, 2013.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anthony Heygood . Yahoo! . www.rivals.com . May 21, 2013.
  2. Web site: Anthony Heygood . Microsoft . www.scout.com . May 21, 2013.
  3. Web site: Riders Add Three to Defence . May 17, 2013 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . May 17, 2013.
  4. Web site: Brown, Rowe among Roughriders cut to reach roster limit . Ian Hamilton . June 18, 2013 . Postmedia Network Inc. . www.thestarphoenix.com . June 18, 2013.