Vincent Anthony Jr. is a defensive end and NFL prospect who played college football for the Duke Blue Devils football. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Anthony attended Charles E. Jordan High School where he emerged as one of the top defensive line prospects in the state. During his final two high school seasons he totaled 127 tackles and 19 sacks and earned selection to the All-American Bowl before committing to Duke. Anthony stands about 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds, bringing a long frame and athletic pass rushing ability to the defensive end position.
Anthony made an immediate impact at Duke, starting 12 of 13 games as a true freshman in 2022 and recording 28 tackles and half a sack while earning significant playing time on the Blue Devils defensive front. He continued to develop over the next several seasons, posting 17 tackles and two sacks in 2023 before breaking out in 2024 with 25 tackles and five sacks while starting every game he played. As a senior in 2025 he produced the most productive season of his career, finishing with 34 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and a forced fumble while helping anchor Duke’s defensive line. Across his collegiate career he totaled 105 tackles, 15 sacks, and eight passes defended while establishing himself as a developmental edge rusher prospect for the NFL Draft.
