Anthony Fabiano
Anthony Fabiano (born July 13, 1993) is an American football center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Harvard and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
No. 77 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||||||
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Position: | Center | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | Wakefield, Massachusetts | July 13, 1993||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 303 lb (137 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, Massachusetts) | ||||||
College: | Harvard | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2018 | |||||||
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High school career
During high school, he played defensive end and tight end at Wakefield High School and was team captain his senior year. He also led his team with nine sacks, 57 tackles, and had 23 catches for 267 receiving yards. He was a two-year starter on the football team.[1] He also played basketball at Wakefield High.
During his junior year, he received an offer from Harvard after sending all the Ivy League schools game film. He also received an offer from Boston College but verbally committed to Harvard, solely based on academics, where he was elected a member of the Owl Club[2]
College career
Fabiano began attending Harvard in 2012 as a freshman and played in 10 games at left tackle that season. He followed it up, playing in five games the next season in 2013. In 2014, he started all ten games at right guard and began generating interest from NFL scouts for his athletic ability and versatility. For his senior season, he was named to Reese's Senior bowl watch list and was likely on track for an invitation to the senior bowl after playing in seven games.[3] On October 30, 2015, he suffered a major injury when he hyper extended his toe, partially tore a toe tendon, and fractured bone in his foot in a game against Dartmouth virtually ending his season and collegiate career.[1]
Professional career
Pre-draft
Fabiano was scheduled to miss both the NFL scouting combine and Harvard's Pro Day due to a toe/foot injury he suffered in October. He used an ARP Wave Machine to accelerate the healing process and was able to begin training six weeks before Harvard's Pro Day. He was able to go through all the workouts and positional drills in front of scouts and representatives from 20 NFL teams. According to the Seattle Seahawks' SPARQ formula that evaluates a prospect's athletic ability, Fabiano was rated the most athletic offensive line prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft.[4]
Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 3 1⁄2 in (1.92 m) |
303 lb (137 kg) |
5.04 s | 1.68 s | 2.78 s | 4.42 s | 7.41 s | 32 1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
25 reps | |||
All values from New Mexico's Pro Day[5] |
Baltimore Ravens
Fabiano signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016.[6] On August 29, 2016, he was released by the Ravens.[7]
Cleveland Browns
On September 5, 2016, the Cleveland Browns signed Fabiano to their practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 5.[9] He was waived on October 10, and re-signed to the practice squad on October 12.[10][11] On December 5, Fabiano was promoted to the active roster after injuries to John Greco, Joel Bitonio, and Austin Reiter.[3] On September 2, 2017, Fabiano was waived by the Browns.[12]
Washington Redskins
On September 4, 2017, Fabiano was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[13] He was released on September 11, 2017.[14]
New York Giants
On October 4, 2017, Fabiano was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[15] He was released on October 10, 2017.[16]
New England Patriots
On November 9, 2017, Fabiano was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad, but was released two days later.[17][18]
Indianapolis Colts
On November 28, 2017, Fabiano was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2017.[20] He was waived by the Colts on May 14, 2018.[21]
Cleveland Browns (second stint)
On May 15, 2018, Fabiano was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[22] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[23]
Philadelphia Eagles
On November 20, 2018, Fabiano was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[24]
Fabiano signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 14, 2019.[25] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[26]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 16, 2019, Fabiano was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.[27] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on December 30, 2019.
References
- "Harvard Crimson: Anthony Fabiano". GoCrimson.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- Tenorio, Rich (March 28, 2016). "Wakefield's Fabiano looks to go from Harvard to the NFL". Wakefield.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- Moore, Thomas (December 5, 2016). "Cleveland Browns sign Anthony Fabiano to active roster". DawgPoundDaily.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "NFL Draft's most athletic lineman clad in crimson, covered in courage". SportingNews.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "Anthony Fabiano, DS #14 OG, Harvard: 2016 NFL Draft". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "Ravens Sign 11 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. April 11, 2017.
- Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2016). "Ravens Place Benjamin Watson & Kyle Arrington On IR, Release 9 Other Players". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- Pokomy, Chris (September 4, 2016). "Browns sign 4 players to practice squad, tracking other interests". Dawgs By Nature. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
- Pokomy, Chris (October 5, 2016). "Browns add C Anthony Fabiano, waive DL Gabe Wright". Dawgs By Nature. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
- Pokomy, Chris (October 11, 2016). "Browns make several roster moves, including the return of DL Gabe Wright". Dawgs By Nature. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
- Bouda, Nate (October 12, 2016). "Browns sign OL Anthony Fabiano to practice squad". NFLTradeRumors.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- Gribble, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Cleveland Browns Reduce Roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2017). "Redskins Add Three More Players To The Practice Squad". Redskins.com.
- "9/11: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 11, 2017.
- Eisen, Michael (October 4, 2017). "Giants sign center Jon Halapio off practice squad, waive LB Deontae Skinner". Giants.com.
- "Giants sign WR Kalif Raymond, OL Ethan Cooper to practice squad". USAToday.com. October 11, 2017.
- "Patriots Claim TE Martellus Bennett Off Waivers from Green Bay; Release DL Geneo Grissom; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. November 9, 2017.
- "Patriots Sign DL Geneo Grissom to the Practice Squad; Release OL Anthony Fabiano from the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. November 11, 2017.
- "Colts Claim Former Chiefs Tight End Ross Travis". Colts.com. November 28, 2017.
- "Roster Moves: Colts Elevate WR K.J. Brent, C Anthony Fabiano To Active Roster". Colts.com. December 2, 2017.
- "Roster Move: Colts Sign Tackle Jared Machorro". Colts.com. May 14, 2018.
- "Browns claim OL Anthony Fabiano and OL Avery Gennesy". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 15, 2018.
- "Browns reduce roster to 72". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2018.
- McPherson, Chris (November 20, 2018). "Tim Jernigan Activated From Non-Football Injury List". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- "Eagles sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". 247Sports.com. January 14, 2019.
- "Eagles announce first wave of roster moves as team works toward 53-player limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- Smith, Scott (October 16, 2019). "Bucs Fill Practice Squad Openings with Three Offensive Players". Buccaneers.com.