Anthony Allen Shutt (born October 8, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Florida A&M University.[1] He was signed as a free agent by the Columbus Lions in 2013.

Anthony Shutt
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-08) October 8, 1987 (age 36)
Pontiac, Michigan
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville (FL) Potter's House Christian Academy
College:Florida A&M
Position:Defensive back
Undrafted:2012
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • PIFL Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
  • First Team All-PIFL (2013)
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:157.0
Pass breakups:16
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Professional career edit

Knoxville NightHawks edit

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Shutt signed with the Knoxville NightHawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).[2]

Columbus Lions edit

In 2013, Shutt signed with the Columbus Lions, also of the PIFL. At the conclusion of the 2013 season, he was named First Team All-PIFL[3] and the PIFL Defensive Player of the Year.[4]

Orlando Predators edit

Shutt was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League late in the 2013 season.[3] He was placed on reassignment on March 31, 2015. He was once again assigned to the Predators on April 7, 2015. On December 29, 2015, Shutt was placed on recallable reassignment.

Tampa Bay Storm edit

Shutt was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on May 2, 2017.[5] On June 29, 2017, Shutt was placed on reassignment. On July 20, 2017, Shutt was placed on league suspension.

References edit

  1. ^ Andreas Butler (May 10, 2012). "B-CU coach: 'We wanted it'". www.flcourier.com. Florida Courier. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "Lions name starting QB and prepare for season opener". www.wtvm.com. WorldNow and WTVM. March 6, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Kevin Price (June 26, 2013). "Six Lions earn PIFL honors". www.ledger-enquirer.com. Ledger-Enquirer. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  4. ^ Matthew Hester (July 18, 2013). "Shutt Selected as 2013 Defensive Player of Year". www.proifl.com. Professional Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. ^ "Storm Adds To Both Sides Of The Ball". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

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