Anthony Madison

Infobox NFLactive


name=Anthony Madison
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currentteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
currentnumber=37
currentpositionplain=Cornerback / Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|10|8
birthplace=Thomasville, Alabama
heightft=5
heightin=9
weight=180
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
highlights=
* No notable achievements
college=Alabama
undraftedyear=2006
pastteams=
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2006)
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2007-present)
nfl=MAD654446

Anthony David Madison (born October 8, 1981 in Thomasville, Alabama) is an American football cornerback and safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Alabama.

High School

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. His high school career stats include 14 interceptions and over 4,000 yards of offense. He also played basketball and ran track.

College career

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 majored in marketing.

NFL

Madison was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. He spent the first 4 weeks of the 2006 season on the practice squad before he was added to the active roster to fill a hole in the lineup left by the injury of CB Ricardo Colclough. His rookie season stats include 12 tackles (10 solo) in 13 games.

External links

* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1109752 Anthony Madison at NFL.com]
* [http://news.steelers.com/team/player/64057/ Anthony Madison at steelers.com]