Anthony Deron Heygood (born April 3, 1986) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.

He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life

Heygood attended Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Anthony Heygood RBMetamora, IllinoisMetamora Township High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg)4.495Feb 4, 2004
Recruit ratings: Scout:Rivals:
Overall recruit ranking:Scout: 43 (RB) Rivals: 20 (RB), 15 (PA)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: . Rivals. . Scout. . Scout. . Rivals.com.

Heygood committed to Purdue University on February 4, 2004. Heygood was heavily recruited, landing FBS scholarships from Boston College, Notre Dame, Purdue Syracuse, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

College career

Heygood majored in health and fitness at Purdue.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft, Heygood was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 1, 2009, as an undrafted free agent. He waived on September 5, 2009.

Seattle Seahawks

Heygood was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on January 6, 2010. He was later released by the team on July 29, 2010, only to be re-signed five days later on August 4. He was placed on injured reserve on August 6, 2010. On July 30, 2011, he was waived by Seattle.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

In May 2013, Heygood signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Heygood was cut on June 18, 2013.

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