Anthony Schwartz

Anthony Schwartz (born September 5, 2000) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn. A world-class sprinter during his high school years, Schwartz held the world under-18 best in the 100 meters between 2017 and 2022.

For other people with similar names, see Tony Schwartz.
Anthony Schwartz
Schwartz with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
Born (2000-09-05) September 5, 2000
Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Alma materAuburn University
American Heritage School
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Football career
Personal information
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College:Auburn (2018–2020)
Position:Wide receiver
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2022
Receptions:13
Receiving yards:174
Receiving touchdowns:1
Rushing yards:90
Rushing touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
Sports career
Country United States
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)Sprints
Sports achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
IAAF World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 Tampere4×100 m
Silver medal – second place2018 Tampere100 m
Pan American U20 Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 Trujilo4×100 m

Amateur career

As a high school track athlete, Schwartz set a new World Youth Best of 10.15 seconds over 100 meters on March 31, 2017.[2]

A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Schwartz also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 22 prospect in the state by Rivals.com.[3] On February 7, 2018, Schwartz signed a national letter of intent to play football and run track for the Auburn Tigers.[4] He played for Auburn during the 2018 season, including their appearance in the 2018 Music City Bowl, where he scored a second-quarter touchdown.

Track statistics
Schwartz at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships

Personal bests
Event Time (s) Wind (m/s) Competition Venue Date Notes
60 meters6.59n/aNew Balance Nationals IndoorBoston, MassachusettsMarch 11, 2018U20 WL
100 meters10.09+0.9Great Southwest ClassicAlbuquerque, New MexicoJune 2, 2018A U20 WL
10.07+2.5FHSAA State FinalsJacksonville, FloridaMay 5, 2018w
200 meters20.47+1.3Sam Burley Hall of Fame InvitationalMiami, FloridaMarch 3, 2018
20.41+2.8FHSAA State FinalsJacksonville, FloridaMay 5, 2018w
4 × 100 meters relay38.88n/aWorld U20 ChampionshipsTampere, FinlandJuly 14, 2018U20 WL

International competitions
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing the  United States
2017Pan American U20 ChampionshipsTrujilo, Peru1st4 × 100 meters relay39.33 s PB
2018World U20 ChampionshipsTampere, Finland2nd100 meters10.22 s
1st4 × 100 meters relay38.88 s U20 WL PB

National titles
  • USA Junior Championships
    • 100 meters: 2018

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 186 lb
(84 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.25 s1.51 s2.58 s4.25 s7.13 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from Pro Day[5][6][7][8]

On April 30, 2021, Schwartz was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.[9] On July 23, Schwartz signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland, worth $4.86 million.[10] In a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 25, 2021, Schwartz collected his first NFL touchdown on a 5-yard completion from Baker Mayfield.[11] He appeared in 14 games and started two as a rookie. He finished with ten receptions for 135 receiving yards and one touchdown.[12]

On December 7, 2022, Schwartz was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.[13] He appeared in 11 games and started one in the 2022 season.[14]

On August 27, 2023, Schwartz was waived/injured by the Browns.[15] He was released from injured reserve on September 19, 2023.[16]

College statistics
Season GP Receiving Rushing
GPRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTD
Auburn Tigers
2018 122235716.22272117.85
2019 114144010.711111810.72
2020 105463611.834-6-1.50
Total331171,43312.264232311.07

NFL career statistics

Regular season
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
2021CLE 1421013513.54416396.517000
2022CLE 11145112.819045714.331011
Total2531418613.344109611.831011

References
  1. "IAAF: Anthony Schwartz - Athlete Profile". International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. Collings, Buddy (March 31, 2017). "Anthony Schwartz takes a Jeff Demps 100-meter dash record down". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
  3. "Anthony Schwartz, 2018 Wide Receiver". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  4. Vitale, Josh (February 14, 2018). "Anthony Schwartz, Shaun Shivers bring sprinter speed to Auburn's 2018 signing class". Opelika-Auburn News. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  5. "Anthony Schwartz Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  6. "Anthony Schwartz, Auburn, WR, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  7. "Cleveland Browns select Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz with No. 91 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  8. "Anthony Schwartz 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  9. Gribble, Andrew (April 30, 2021). "3rd Round: Browns select Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz with No. 91 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  10. Williams, Charean (July 24, 2021). "Browns sign Anthony Schwartz, have all eight draft picks under contract". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  11. Smith, Pete (December 27, 2021). "Browns Rookie Anthony Schwartz Celebrates First Career Touchdown After Difficult Ordeal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  12. "Anthony Schwartz 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  13. "Browns claim WR Jaelon Darden, place WR Anthony Schwartz on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 7, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  14. "Anthony Schwartz 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  15. "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 27, 2023.
  16. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/anthony-schwartz-gets-waived-from-ir/amp/
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