Career Summary

Vincent "VJ" Anthony Jr. is a defensive end from Durham, North Carolina, who played at Duke before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.

He appeared in 49 games over four seasons with the Blue Devils.

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Early Life

Anthony is from Durham, North Carolina.

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College Career

Anthony was a four-year letterman at Duke and an Honorable Mention All-ACC selection in 2025.

He completed his Duke career with 103 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, eight passes defensed and a forced fumble. Duke credits its 2022–25 teams with a program-record 35 wins and four bowl appearances.

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Path to the NFL

Anthony signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

The Chiefs listed him among their undrafted free agent class after the draft.

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NFL Career

Anthony spent the 2026 offseason with Kansas City.

The Chiefs transaction log records his May signing and August 30 waiver.

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Career Accomplishments

Anthony earned Honorable Mention All-ACC recognition and ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors in 2025.

He was also selected Academic All-ACC in 2022.

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Playing Style

Anthony is an edge defender whose college production included tackles for loss, sacks and passes defensed.

Kansas City listed him at 6-foot-6 and 259 pounds and noted his sixth-best broad jump among edge rushers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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