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Vinny Anthony II

WR

FA · WR · Age 26

Dynasty rank
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◆Hold Stable
Tier
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Consensus
Debated
What’s driving the value
Case for
+
Age / window
age 26 WR
Minor
+
Situation
Multiple tailwinds
Notable
Case against
−
Pedigree / rank
WR99 · Tier ?
Minor
Neutral: Production trend
Analysis

Vinny Anthony II is a 2026 UDFA from Wisconsin who signed with Atlanta for $265K guaranteed — a high UDFA figure signaling the Falcons want a real look at him. Updated reporting is modestly more encouraging than a pure cut candidate: multiple beat writers project him as the team's starting kick returner and an 'ultimate gadget guy' (slot, backfield, gunner, returner), which gives him a credible path to the 53-man roster. However, his offensive ceiling is severely capped behind Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheus, and rookie Zachariah Branch, who also competes for return duties. For dynasty purposes his trade value is effectively zero and his realistic upside is special-teams/roster utility rather than fantasy-relevant target volume. Recommendation: SELL/AVOID in standard dynasty — only a deep-bench taxi stash in 30+ roster leagues as a lottery ticket on injury-driven opportunity. Revisit only if he wins the return job AND an injury opens offensive snaps.

Scenarios (4)
Makes 53 as KR/gadgetpossible▲ +8%
Practice squad stashlikely▲ +0%
Cut to the streetpossible▼ -15%
Injury-driven WR depth roleunlikely▲ +30%
Current statusFree Agent
Also see:

Prospect Profile2026 Class

23.2Composite Score

Composite Breakdown

Each row compares Vinny Anthony II to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to Vinny Anthony II's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).

Computed from 2 of 6 signals

  • Draft Capital25%
  • Combine Athletic17%▼~average
  • Rookie ADP17%
  • Expert Consensus17%
  • College Production15%
  • Class × Draft Slot9%▲+5% (1.05×)+5% (1.05×)0.60

Class rank: 50th percentile

40-Yd36%
Bench55%
Vertical38%
3-Cone71%
Shuttle88%
Speed13%
Burst38%
Agility83%
HaSS14%
SPARQ-x62%
BMI9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vinny Anthony II's Speed Score?
Vinny Anthony II's Speed Score ranks in the 13th percentile among prospects at the position.
Risk & Opportunity Analysis (7 flags)

Risk Flags

4
  • Roster Survival

    As a UDFA signing with $265K guaranteed, Anthony faces an extremely steep climb just to make Atlanta's 53-man roster. The Falcons added Zachariah Branch (3rd round, #79 overall) in the 2026 draft on top of Drake London, Jahan Dotson, and Olamide Zaccheaus — Anthony is 7th or 8th on the depth chart at best.

  • Target Competition

    Atlanta's receiver room is stacked with established and newly drafted talent. Anthony has virtually no path to targets in 2026 even if he survives final cuts — he would need multiple injuries ahead of him to see meaningful usage.

  • Athletic Profile

    Anthony posted a 4.54 40-yard dash and went undrafted, signaling he lacks the elite speed NFL teams prize at WR. His 2025 Wisconsin production (31 catches, 391 yards, 1 TD) does not strongly advocate for him overcoming the athletic limitations.

  • Draft Capital

    Undrafted status means no organizational investment beyond a $265K guarantee — coaching/regime turnover or a poor camp ends his window quickly, and dynasty community value is effectively nil.

Opportunity Flags

3
  • Roster Path

    Anthony's toughness, sure hands, and vertical (34.5", 93rd percentile) and shuttle (4.07s, 94th percentile) suggest special teams viability, which is typically the only route a UDFA WR takes to a practice squad spot.

  • Scheme Fit

    Anthony is described as a crafty short-to-intermediate route runner who wins with foot fires and leverage — a profile that can find a niche in West Coast / YAC-friendly offenses if he gets reps. Atlanta's offense could theoretically utilize a slot technician long-term.

  • Roster Investment

    The $265K guarantee is unusually high for a UDFA, signaling Atlanta beat out other suitors and intends to give him a real shot at the 53. This raises his floor of making the team but not his fantasy ceiling.