Michigan Football Signee Bio: LB Jordan Anthony

• At Nike’s The Opening, Anthony ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds and ran a 4.30-second 20-yard dash. He also recorded a vertical jump of 35.8 inches and a power throw of 41.0 feet. Following that testing, he earned a Nike+ Football Rating of 113.67.

• As a senior, Anthony had 79 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, along with 0.5 sacks and three passes defensed.

• During his junior season, he carried the ball 43 times for 241 yards and three touchdowns, as well as bringing in two receptions for 23 yards. Anthony also had a blocked punt.

• As a senior, Anthony had 79 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, along with 0.5 sacks and three passes defensed.

• During his junior season, he carried the ball 43 times for 241 yards and three touchdowns, as well as bringing in two receptions for 23 yards. Anthony also had a blocked punt.

• Attended the Rivals Camp Series Richmond in 2015.

• Attended Nike’s The Opening regional camp in Orlando in 2016 and took home the linebacker MVP award.

• Was invited to Nike’s The Opening Finals in Beaverton, Ore., in 2016.

• Committed Dec. 21, 2016.

• Had a final group of Auburn, Maryland, Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan.

• Took official visits to Oklahoma (Dec. 3) and Michigan (Oct. 1).

• Linebackers coach Chris Partridge, along with head coach Jim Harbaugh, were instrumental in landing Anthony.

• Born July 6.

• Anthony was born in Maryland. He played his first two years of prep football at Olney (Md.) Our Lady of Good Counsel.

• Also plays baseball at IMG Academy and has flirted with the idea of playing both sports in college.

• Won a Pop Warner Super Bowl in 2008.

• Was a part of the No. 4 team in the country as a senior according to MaxPreps.

Michigan’s linebacking corps is going to be slightly young and inexperienced in 2017, and that could make it possible for a freshman to contribute. Anthony has all of the tools to do so. He’s extremely active, well-built, athletic and instinctive as a linebacker — that could be enough to earn some playing time in his rookie campaign. Don’t expect Anthony to redshirt as a true freshman.

Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Mike Farrell: “Anthony is not the longest linebacker, but he has a non-stop motor and will be an instant favorite of defensive coordinator Don Brown. With Michigan's multiple blitzing schemes, having a guy like Anthony who times things up well and can come off the edge will be an asset.”

Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Rob Cassidy: “Anthony is the most active member of an IMG defense that might just be the nation’s best. He moves incredibly well laterally and is a versatile player that shined as a running back before moving to linebacker full time. He’s as disruptive a linebacker as there is in the class and seems to be in the backfield on most snaps.”