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Anthony Orange

Anthony Orange

American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Anthony Orange, previously named A. J. Jefferson (born April 4, 1988), is a former Canadian football cornerback. He played college football at Fresno State. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 2010.

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Early life and college career

Orange was born and raised in Bakersfield, California and graduated from West High School of Bakersfield in 2006. He began playing football at an early age but didn't play his junior year of high school. He played wide receiver and defensive back and earned first-team all-area selection as defensive back.[1] Orange was a high school teammate of Ryan Mathews.

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Orange then attended California State University, Fresno.[2] From 2006 to 2009, He played four seasons on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Orange was invited to the 2010 Scouting Combine and was predicted as a 4th to 5th round draft pick.

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Arizona Cardinals

On April 27, 2010, the Arizona Cardinals signed 10 players, one of whom was the undrafted Orange.[5]

Minnesota Vikings

Orange in 2012.

On August 31, 2012, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Orange with the Cardinals for an undisclosed number of draft picks.[6] This trade was later finalized with Arizona receiving one 6th round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft (Tennessee's by way of Minnesota) in return for Orange and Arizona's 7th Round pick in 2013.[7][8]

Seattle Seahawks

Orange signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 2, 2014.[9] The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve on August 26, 2014.[10]

Toronto Argonauts

Orange signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 26, 2015.[11] In two seasons with the Argos he played in 30 games and accumulated 91 defensive tackles, 6 interceptions, 5 special teams tackles and 2 touchdowns. 1 being a punt return against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Argonauts, rendering him a free-agent.

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 14, 2017, the first day of CFL free agency, Orange signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL).[12] He was released by the club only 3 games into the 2017 season.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Orange signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) on July 18, 2017.[13] He was released without playing a game on September 11, 2017.[14]

Edmonton Eskimos

Following multiple injuries in their defensive secondary, the Edmonton Eskimos signed Orange on September 13, 2017.[15]

BC Lions

Orange signed with the BC Lions on February 13, 2018, to a one-year contract.[16] After a rough start to the season, including a 3–6 record and Orange committing a poorly timed penalty contributing to a loss,[17] Orange stepped up his play, recording a career high in tackles, as well as interceptions with 5. The Lions finished the year by going 6–3, making the playoffs, and Orange was given both divisional and league All-Star recognition.

Edmonton Eskimos (II)

Upon reaching free agency, Orange returned to Edmonton for the 2019 season, one of numerous marquee free agents to sign in Edmonton.[18] He was released on February 1, 2020.[19]

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Domestic Violence

In November 2013, Orange was arrested for felony domestic assault by strangulation.[21] Police were called to his home early in the morning after Orange reportedly strangled his girlfriend and subsequently threw her on the floor while yelling that she had ignored his text messages.[22] Orange pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault and was sentenced to 90 days in jail, reduced to 3 days time served.[21] Orange was released by the Minnesota Vikings on the day of his arrest but was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in May 2014 following his guilty plea.[21]

References

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    "Vikings end up with nine draft picks, including their own 6th-rounder | 1500 ESPN Twin Cities – Minnesota Sports News & Opinion (Twins, Vikings, Wolves, Wild, Gophers) | Sportswire: Minnesota Vikings". Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
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    "Anthony Orange changes colours; signs with Esks". February 12, 2019.
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    Stromberg, Joseph (2014-09-09). "Ray Rice was indefinitely suspended. Why weren't these players?". Vox. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
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