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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Anthony Levine Sr.
| name = Anthony Levine Sr.
|image=Anthony Levine 2019.jpg
| image = Anthony Levine 2019.jpg
|caption=Levine in 2019
| caption = Levine in 2019
|current_team =
| current_team = Tennessee Titans
|number=41
| number = <!-- 34, 41 -->
|position=[[Safety (American football position)|Safety]]
| position = Assistant special teams<!--[[Safety (American football position)|Safety]]-->
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|3|27}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|3|27}}
|birth_place=[[Abbeville, Louisiana]]
| birth_place = [[Abbeville, Louisiana]], U.S.
|height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
|height_in = 11
| height_in = 11
|weight_lbs = 207
| weight_lbs = 207
|high_school=[[Richard J. Reynolds High School|Reynolds]] ([[Winston-Salem, North Carolina]])
| high_school = [[Richard J. Reynolds High School|R.J. Reynolds]] {{nowrap|([[Winston-Salem, North Carolina]])}}
|college=[[Tennessee State Tigers football|Tennessee State]]
| college = [[Tennessee State Tigers football|Tennessee State]]
|undraftedyear=2010
| undraftedyear = 2010
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
*[[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})*
*[[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| pastcoaching =
|status=
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)<br> Special teams assistant
|highlights=
*2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLV|XLV]], [[Super Bowl XLVII|XLVII]])
| status =
| highlights =
* 2× [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLV|XLV]], [[Super Bowl XLVII|XLVII]])
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statweek = 11
| statseason = 2021
| statvalue1 = 149
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]]
| statvalue1 = 141
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]]
| statlabel3 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statvalue3 = 16
| statlabel3 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statlabel4 = [[Interceptions]]
| statvalue3 = 15
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel4 = [[Interceptions]]
| statlabel5 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue4 = 2
| statvalue5 = 1
| statlabel5 = Forced [[fumble]]s
| statlabel6 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue5 = 1
| statvalue6 = 4
| pfr = L/LeviAn00
| statlabel6 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue6 = 4
| statlabel7 = [[Touchdown]]s
| statvalue7 = 0
| nfl = anthony-levine
| pfr = L/LeviAn00
}}
}}


'''Anthony Levine Sr.''',(born March 27, 1987) nicknamed '''"Co-Cap"''', is a former [[American football]] [[strong safety]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for 12 years, primarily with the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee State University|Tennessee State]].
'''Anthony Levine Sr.''' (born March 27, 1987), nicknamed "'''Co-Cap'''",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/anthony-levine-sr-forever-raven-175400015.html|title=Anthony Levine Sr., a 'forever Raven', announces retirement after 12 NFL seasons|work=The Baltimore Sun|via=Yahoo! News|first=Childs|last=Walker|date=January 26, 2022|quote=...he was better known for embracing a leadership role on the Ravens’ perennially excellent special teams, where he earned the "Co-Cap" nickname from linebacker [[Albert McClellan]].}}</ref> is an assistant [[special teams]] coach for the [[Tennessee Titans]] and former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), primarily with the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee State Tigers football|Tennessee State]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Levine spent the first 14 years of his life in Abbeville, Louisiana. He then moved to [[North Carolina]] where he played [[high school football|football]], basketball, and track while he attended [[Richard J. Reynolds High School]] in [[Winston-Salem]]. Levine helped the Reynolds Track Team win the North Carolina State Championship his senior year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kaplantoday.com/bookmark/11514488/article-Abbeville+native+Levine+returns+home+as+Packer#.UCRu0C3U-nE.email |title=Abbeville native Levine returns home as Packer }}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}VermillionToday.com</ref>
Levine spent the first 14 years of his life in Abbeville, Louisiana. He then moved to [[North Carolina]] where he played [[high school football|football]], basketball, and track while he attended [[Richard J. Reynolds High School]] in [[Winston-Salem]]. Levine helped the Reynolds Track Team win the North Carolina State Championship his senior year.<ref name="abbeville">{{cite web|url=https://archive.vermiliontoday.com/abbeville-native-levine-returns-home-packer|title=ABBEVILLE NATIVE LEVINE RETURNS HOME AS PACKER|work=Vermillion Today|date=February 19, 2011|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 1/8
| weight = 193
| dash = 4.48
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.53
| shuttle = 4.05
| cone drill = 6.75
| vertical = 35.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 6
| bench = 20
| note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=114213&DraftYear=2010 |title=2010 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Levine College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref>
}}

===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
Levine was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2010. Levine spent two seasons on the Packers' [[practice squad]] before being released during 2012 roster cuts.
Levine was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2010. Levine spent two seasons on the Packers' [[practice squad]] before being released during 2012 roster cuts.


===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
[[File: Anthony Levine Ravens Stadium Practice 2013.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Levine with the [[Baltimore Ravens|Ravens]] in [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|2013]].]]
[[File: Anthony Levine Ravens Stadium Practice 2013.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Levine with the [[Baltimore Ravens|Ravens]] in [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|2013]]]]
Levine was signed to the Ravens' practice squad on September 3, 2012 and was promoted to the active roster on November 17. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26 after his first NFL game in which he recorded one special teams tackle.
Levine was signed to the Ravens' practice squad on September 3, 2012 and was promoted to the active roster on November 17. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26 after appearing in two games and recording one special teams tackle.


In 2013, Levine played in all 16 games finishing second on the team with 11 special teams tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2013/ |title=Anthony Levine 2013 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In 2014, Levine played in all 16 games with three starts playing at both safety and cornerback recording 23 tackles and four passes defensed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2014/ |title=Anthony Levine 2014 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
In 2013, Levine played in all 16 games finishing second on the team with 11 special teams tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2013/ |title=Anthony Levine 2013 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In 2014, Levine played in all 16 games with three starts playing at both safety and cornerback recording 23 tackles and four passes defensed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2014/ |title=Anthony Levine 2014 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
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Levine signed a two-year $2.4 million contract extension with the Ravens on March 12, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-resign-defensive-back-anthony-levine-to-twoyear-deal-sources-say-20150311-story.html |title=Ravens re-sign defensive back Anthony Levine to two-year, $2.4 million deal, sources say |last=Wilson, Aaron |date=March 11, 2015 |website=BaltimoreSun.com |access-date=November 26, 2016}}</ref>
Levine signed a two-year $2.4 million contract extension with the Ravens on March 12, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-resign-defensive-back-anthony-levine-to-twoyear-deal-sources-say-20150311-story.html |title=Ravens re-sign defensive back Anthony Levine to two-year, $2.4 million deal, sources say |last=Wilson, Aaron |date=March 11, 2015 |website=BaltimoreSun.com |access-date=November 26, 2016}}</ref>


On March 10, 2017, Levine signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Reach-Three-Year-Deal-With-Anthony-Levine/c54caf6c-d1ea-48bd-9c43-bb6767a38dbe |title=Ravens Reach Three-Year Deal With Anthony Levine |last=Mink, Ryan |date=March 10, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref> He played in all 16 games in 2017, recording 29 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and his first career interception.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2017/ |title=Anthony Levine 2017 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, Levine played in all 16 games, recording 28 combined tackles, an interception, and a career-high eight pass deflections.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2018/ |title=Anthony Levine 2018 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In the 2019 regular season opener, Levine took a fake punt for a 60-yard carry in the 59–10 victory over the [[2019 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/08/ravens-get-60-yards-on-fake-punt-from-anthony-levine-on-4th-and-1/ |title=Ravens get 60 yards on fake punt from Anthony Levine on 4th-and-1 |date=September 8, 2019 |website=Ravens Wire |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In the 2019 season, Levine appeared in all 16 games and recorded eight total tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and three quarterback hits to go along with contributing on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2019/ |title=Anthony Levine 2019 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref>
On March 10, 2017, Levine signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Reach-Three-Year-Deal-With-Anthony-Levine/c54caf6c-d1ea-48bd-9c43-bb6767a38dbe |title=Ravens Reach Three-Year Deal With Anthony Levine |last=Mink, Ryan |date=March 10, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref> He played in all 16 games in 2017, recording 29 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and his first career interception.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2017/ |title=Anthony Levine 2017 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, Levine played in all 16 games, recording 28 combined tackles, an interception, and a career-high eight pass deflections.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2018/ |title=Anthony Levine 2018 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In the 2019 regular season opener, Levine took a fake punt for a 60-yard carry in the 59–10 victory over the [[2019 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/08/ravens-get-60-yards-on-fake-punt-from-anthony-levine-on-4th-and-1/ |title=Ravens get 60 yards on fake punt from Anthony Levine on 4th-and-1 |date=September 8, 2019 |website=Ravens Wire |language=en |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> In the 2019 season, Levine appeared in all 16 games and recorded eight total tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and three quarterback hits to go along with contributing on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeviAn00/gamelog/2019/ |title=Anthony Levine 2019 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref>


On March 26, 2020, Levine re-signed with the Ravens.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Re-Sign Anthony Levine|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-re-sign-anthony-levine|author=Brown, Clifton|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=March 23, 2020}}</ref>
On March 26, 2020, Levine re-signed with the Ravens.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Re-Sign Anthony Levine|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-re-sign-anthony-levine|author=Brown, Clifton|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=March 23, 2020}}</ref>
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Levine re-signed on a one-year contract with the team again on April 9, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Brown, Clifton |title=Anthony Levine Sr. Returning on One-Year Contract |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-levine-sr-returning-on-one-year-contract |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=April 7, 2021 |access-date=April 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/signings/2021/4 |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 9, 2021}}</ref>
Levine re-signed on a one-year contract with the team again on April 9, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Brown, Clifton |title=Anthony Levine Sr. Returning on One-Year Contract |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-levine-sr-returning-on-one-year-contract |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=April 7, 2021 |access-date=April 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/signings/2021/4 |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 9, 2021}}</ref>


On January 26, 2022, Levine announced his retirement through the Ravens' social media channels. Levine also announced that he would be taking up a scouting and coaching assistant role with the Ravens.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mink|first=Ryan|title=Anthony Levine Sr. Is Retiring After a Decade With Ravens|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-levine-sr-is-retiring-after-a-decade-with-ravens|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|access-date=January 26, 2022|date=January 26, 2022}}</ref>
On January 26, 2022, Levine announced his retirement through the Ravens' social media channels. Levine also announced that he would be taking up a scouting and coaching assistant role with the Ravens.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mink|first=Ryan|title=Anthony Levine Sr. Is Retiring After a Decade With Ravens|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-levine-sr-is-retiring-after-a-decade-with-ravens|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|access-date=January 26, 2022|date=January 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Karpovich |first=Todd |date=2022-01-26 |title=Ravens DB/LB, Special Teams Ace Anthony Levine Retires From NFL |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/ravens/news/ravens-db-lb-special-teams-ace-anthony-levine-retires-from-nfl |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> He is the Ravens all-time leader in special teams tackles with the franchise.

==Coaching career==
On March 31, 2023, the [[Tennessee Titans]] hired Levine as a special teams assistant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Titans add ex-Ravens assistant Anthony Levine to coaching staff|url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/20/titans-anthony-levine-ravens-assistant-special-teams-coach/|access-date=April 29, 2024|website=titanswire.usatoday.com|language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || '''3''' || '''29''' || 21 || '''8''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || 11 || 7 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || '''29''' || '''23''' || 6 || '''3.0''' || '''3''' || '''1''' || 8 || 0 || 8 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || 28 || '''23''' || 5 || 1.0 || 1 || '''1''' || '''16''' || 0 || '''16''' || '''8''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 0 || 14 || 12 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 15 || 1 || 7 || 4 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || '''1''' || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| '''17''' || 1 || 12 || 9 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 146 !! 5 !! 149 !! 117 !! 32 !! 4.0 !! 5 !! 2 !! 24 !! 0 !! 16 !! 16 !! 1 !! 4 !! 1 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| '''2''' || 0 || '''4''' || '''3''' || '''1''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || '''1''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 1 || 0 || 2 || 1 || '''1''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| '''2''' || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 6 !! 0 !! 8 !! 5 !! 3 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Levine, Sr. is the son of Christina Levine and Lawrence Brannon. Levine has three sisters: Alisio Levine (former Miss Abbeville 2010), Cassie Brannon, and Angelle Brannon. He also has two brothers, Dwayne Levine and Wade Levine, both from Abbeville.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Anthony-Levine/02a7c0de-dacc-4bf6-8cad-390b9f1436f1 |title=Anthony Levine |publisher=Green Bay Packers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225154141/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Anthony-Levine/02a7c0de-dacc-4bf6-8cad-390b9f1436f1 |archive-date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref>Levine is the cousin of former NFL player [[Brandon Mitchell (defensive end)|Brandon Mitchell]].
Levine has three sisters<ref name="abbeville"/> and two brothers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Anthony-Levine/02a7c0de-dacc-4bf6-8cad-390b9f1436f1 |title=Anthony Levine |publisher=Green Bay Packers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225154141/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Anthony-Levine/02a7c0de-dacc-4bf6-8cad-390b9f1436f1 |archive-date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> Levine is the cousin of former NFL player [[Brandon Mitchell (defensive end)|Brandon Mitchell]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
*[https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/players-roster/anthony-levine/ Baltimore Ravens bio]
*[https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/players-roster/anthony-levine/ Baltimore Ravens bio]
*{{commons category-inline}}


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[[Category:Tennessee State Tigers football players]]
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[[Category:Players of American football from Louisiana]]
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 1 June 2024

Anthony Levine Sr.
refer to caption
Levine in 2019
Tennessee Titans
Position:Assistant special teams
Personal information
Born: (1987-03-27) March 27, 1987 (age 37)
Abbeville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:R.J. Reynolds (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
College:Tennessee State
Undrafted:2010
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:149
Sacks:4.0
Pass deflections:16
Interceptions:2
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Levine Sr. (born March 27, 1987), nicknamed "Co-Cap",[1] is an assistant special teams coach for the Tennessee Titans and former American football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football at Tennessee State.

Early life[edit]

Levine spent the first 14 years of his life in Abbeville, Louisiana. He then moved to North Carolina where he played football, basketball, and track while he attended Richard J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Levine helped the Reynolds Track Team win the North Carolina State Championship his senior year.[2]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		4.48 s 1.53 s 2.53 s 4.05 s 6.75 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 20 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Green Bay Packers[edit]

Levine was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2010. Levine spent two seasons on the Packers' practice squad before being released during 2012 roster cuts.

Baltimore Ravens[edit]

Levine with the Ravens in 2013

Levine was signed to the Ravens' practice squad on September 3, 2012 and was promoted to the active roster on November 17. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26 after appearing in two games and recording one special teams tackle.

In 2013, Levine played in all 16 games finishing second on the team with 11 special teams tackles.[4] In 2014, Levine played in all 16 games with three starts playing at both safety and cornerback recording 23 tackles and four passes defensed.[5]

Levine signed a two-year $2.4 million contract extension with the Ravens on March 12, 2015.[6]

On March 10, 2017, Levine signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens.[7] He played in all 16 games in 2017, recording 29 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and his first career interception.[8] In 2018, Levine played in all 16 games, recording 28 combined tackles, an interception, and a career-high eight pass deflections.[9] In the 2019 regular season opener, Levine took a fake punt for a 60-yard carry in the 59–10 victory over the Miami Dolphins.[10] In the 2019 season, Levine appeared in all 16 games and recorded eight total tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and three quarterback hits to go along with contributing on special teams.[11]

On March 26, 2020, Levine re-signed with the Ravens.[12]

Levine re-signed on a one-year contract with the team again on April 9, 2021.[13][14]

On January 26, 2022, Levine announced his retirement through the Ravens' social media channels. Levine also announced that he would be taking up a scouting and coaching assistant role with the Ravens.[15][16] He is the Ravens all-time leader in special teams tackles with the franchise.

Coaching career[edit]

On March 31, 2023, the Tennessee Titans hired Levine as a special teams assistant.[17]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Legend
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Regular season[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2012 BAL 2 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 BAL 16 0 11 10 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 BAL 16 3 29 21 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2015 BAL 16 0 7 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2016 BAL 16 0 11 7 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017 BAL 16 0 29 23 6 3.0 3 1 8 0 8 3 0 1 0 0
2018 BAL 16 0 28 23 5 1.0 1 1 16 0 16 8 0 0 0 0
2019 BAL 16 0 14 12 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BAL 15 1 7 4 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0
2021 BAL 17 1 12 9 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
146 5 149 117 32 4.0 5 2 24 0 16 16 1 4 1 0

Playoffs[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2014 BAL 2 0 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 BAL 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 BAL 1 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BAL 2 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 0 8 5 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life[edit]

Levine has three sisters[2] and two brothers.[18] Levine is the cousin of former NFL player Brandon Mitchell.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Walker, Childs (January 26, 2022). "Anthony Levine Sr., a 'forever Raven', announces retirement after 12 NFL seasons". The Baltimore Sun – via Yahoo! News. ...he was better known for embracing a leadership role on the Ravens' perennially excellent special teams, where he earned the "Co-Cap" nickname from linebacker Albert McClellan.
  2. ^ a b "ABBEVILLE NATIVE LEVINE RETURNS HOME AS PACKER". Vermillion Today. February 19, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Levine College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Anthony Levine 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "Anthony Levine 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  6. ^ Wilson, Aaron (March 11, 2015). "Ravens re-sign defensive back Anthony Levine to two-year, $2.4 million deal, sources say". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  7. ^ Mink, Ryan (March 10, 2017). "Ravens Reach Three-Year Deal With Anthony Levine". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. ^ "Anthony Levine 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  9. ^ "Anthony Levine 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "Ravens get 60 yards on fake punt from Anthony Levine on 4th-and-1". Ravens Wire. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  11. ^ "Anthony Levine 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  12. ^ Brown, Clifton (March 23, 2020). "Ravens Re-Sign Anthony Levine". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. ^ Brown, Clifton (April 7, 2021). "Anthony Levine Sr. Returning on One-Year Contract". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April". NFL.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  15. ^ Mink, Ryan (January 26, 2022). "Anthony Levine Sr. Is Retiring After a Decade With Ravens". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  16. ^ Karpovich, Todd (January 26, 2022). "Ravens DB/LB, Special Teams Ace Anthony Levine Retires From NFL". Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens News, Analysis and More. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Titans add ex-Ravens assistant Anthony Levine to coaching staff". titanswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "Anthony Levine". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on February 25, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.

External links[edit]

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