Anthony Levine


Anthony Levine Sr. is an American football linebacker and safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football at Tennessee State.

Early years

Levine spent the first 14 years of his life in Abbeville, Louisiana. Before high school, he 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.

Professional career

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.

Baltimore Ravens

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.
In 2013, Levine played in all 16 games finishing second on the team with 11 special teams tackles. In 2014, Levine played in all 16 games with three starts playing at both safety and cornerback recording 23 tackles and four passes defensed.
Levine signed a two-year $2.4 million contract extension with the Ravens on March 12, 2015.
On March 10, 2017, Levine signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens. He played in all 16 games in 2017, recording 29 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and his first career interception. In 2018, Levine played in all 16 games, recording 28 combined tackles, an interception, and a career-high eight pass deflections. 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. 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.
On March 26, 2020, Levine re-signed with the Ravens.

Personal life

Levine is the cousin of former NFL player Brandon Mitchell. He is the son of Christina Levine and Lawrence Brannon. Levine has three sisters: Alisio Levine, Cassie Brannon, and Angelle Brannon. He also has two brothers, Dwayne Levine and Wade Levine, both from Abbeville.