Anthony Lauro

Height:
5-10
Weight:
184
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Bradenton, Fla.
High School:
Manatee HS

As a Sophomore (2016): Played in nine games ... also saw action on the kickoff unit ... had three receptions for 18 yards on the season ... had two receptions for 13 yards in the win over Miami (Ohio) ... had a five-yard catch against Appalachian State ... lettered.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2015): Played in all 13 games … saw action on the kickoff return unit … in the win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, made a solo stop on special teams … had a tackle in the win at Massachusetts ... lettered.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted ... member of Akron's 2013 signing class ... converted from running back/wide receiver to cornerback.

High School: As a senior at Manatee HS in 2012, had 12 carries for 90 yards and two touchdowns ... credited with 14 catches for 128 yards and one TD ... suffered a season-ending ACL injury in September ... in 2011 as a junior was an Honorable Mention Class 7A All-State selection ... carried the ball 82 times for 631 yards in helping his team make a state-championship run ... found the end zone eight times on the ground ... 51 catches for 607 yards and 6 TDs ... also returned kicks.

Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1994 ... father Tony played fullback at Akron (1984-86) when UA head coach Terry Bowden was an assistant for the Zips in 1986 ... philosophy major.