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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||
Date of birth: | October 8, 1981 | ||||||||
Place of birth: | Thomasville, Alabama | ||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
College: | Alabama | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2009 | |||||||||
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Tackles: | 78 |
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Interceptions: | 1 |
Sacks: | 1.0 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Anthony David Madison (born October 8, 1981) is a former American football defensive back. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Winning Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals with the Steelers is his biggest feat. He played college football at Alabama.
Madison also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions.
Madison went to high school in Thomasville. He played quarterback, wide receiver, running back, defensive back and also returned kicks. He was a two-time all-state pick. Rivals top 100 and was considered by many to be a Charlie Ward type athlete. He received scholarship offers from the likes of Auburn, Ole Miss and LSU but ultimately choosing to play for The University of Alabama. His high school career stats include 14 interceptions and over 4,000 yards of offense. He also earned all state honors as a basketball player.
Madison played his collegiate football at the University of Alabama. He started in 37 out of the 50 games he played and had 140 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 30 passes defensed. He earned team awards such as: Committed to Excellence, Most improved Corner, Jerry Duncan I Like to Practice Award and Charlie Compton award, which is given to the player who exemplifies faith and hard work. All Bowl Team (2005) honorable mention All SEC (2005). Bachelors in 3 1/2 years with Marketing degree. Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in Counseling at California State University, Fullerton.