Vinny Anthony II was Wisconsin's best wideout, arguably, for multiple years, and now he's springing into the NFL after exhausting his eligibility in Madison. The former Badger star was turning heads ahead of the Senior Bowl, and yet, he ended up disappearing from the media news and didn't participate fully in the NFL Combine.
Anthony did as much as he could, but he didn't participate in the catching drills, which are maybe the most important drills for a wide receiver. Especially a player who's fighting for a mid to late round draft selection. It turns out, he had a broken index finger and was unable to catch. Both at the NFL Combine and then again at Wisconsin's Pro Day.
Now, he's asking for another chance with NFL scouts. He's hosting an individual workout on March 30 and inviting any NFL scout who wants to see him catch balls and run through other drills.
Ex-Wisconsin standout receiver Vinny Anthony II raised eyebrows during practices at the Senior Bowl in January before breaking an index finger.
— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) March 20, 2026
The injury prevented Anthony from partaking in pass catching drills at the NFL Scouting Combine and at UW's Pro Day.
But the finger is…
Vinny Anthony II is now fully healthy and ready to showcase his pass-catching abilities
Anthony looked great at the combine in the 3-cone drill and the 20-yard shuttle, but was relatively underwhelming in the other categories. He needed a strong Pro Day to really keep his draft stock up. However, without being able to run through pass-catching drills, he could only once again do "non-catching" activities.
He worked hard to highlight his NFL versatility, especially on special teams, during his media sessions at the NFL Combine and Pro Day. However, as of now, most mock drafts are considering him an UDFA or at best a very late round pick.
This pass-catching day will matter for the former Wisconsin wideout. He needs to showcase what made him so effective in college, despite all the changes from quarterbacks to offensive coordinators. He had a career of 80 receptions for 1,162 yards with five touchdowns. In 2024, he led the team with 17.2 yards per catch and had sure hands as he showcased production no matter the quarterback.
This final workout may determine if he's drafted or simply a UDFA in the NFL.