Anthony Cotrone
| Position: | Fullback | ||
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| Date of birth: | September 14, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth: | Valley Stream, New York | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Maine | ||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Anthony Cotrone (born September 14, 1985 in Valley Stream, New York) is a former American football fullback. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Maine.
Early years
He played high school football at Holy Trinity High School.[1] He then played college football for the University of Maine Black Bears. There he played several positions: fullback, H-back, quarterback, and holder on extra point and field goal attempts.[2]
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
He was a prospect of the 2008 NFL Draft, but was not selected. He signed an undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3] He plays alongside former University of Maine teammate, Montell Owens.
After suffering a season-ending injury during the preseason, Cotrone was waived by the Jaguars on August 4, 2008. He was added to the injured reserve list the following day. He was later re-signed to the team, only to be waived on April 29, 2009.
New York Giants
Cotrone was asked to try out for the 2010 New York Giants. He participated at their rookie mini-camp.
References
- ↑ "Maine Black Bears player page". goblackbears.cstv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- ↑ "Main Black Bears player page". goblackbears.cstv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- ↑ "Anthony Cotrone Signs Rookie Free Agent Contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars". goblackbears.cstv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-21.