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Anthony Orange

Orange in the 2014 preseason.
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1988-04-04) April 4, 1988 (age 36) Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	West (Bakersfield, California)
College:	Fresno State (2006–2009)
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
Arizona Cardinals (2010–2011) Minnesota Vikings (2012–2013) Seattle Seahawks (2014)* Toronto Argonauts (2015–2016) Ottawa Redblacks (2017) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2017)* Edmonton Eskimos (2017)* BC Lions (2018) Edmonton Eskimos (2019)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star (2018) CFL West All-Star (2018)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 109 Interceptions: 2 Player stats at NFL.com
Career CFL statistics
Tackles: 149 Interceptions: 11 Defensive touchdowns: 2
Player stats at CFL.ca

Anthony Orange, previously named A. J. Jefferson (born April 4, 1988), is a former Canadian football cornerback. He played college football at Fresno State. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 2010.

Early life and college career

Orange was born and raised in Bakersfield, California and graduated from West High School of Bakersfield in 2006. He began playing football at an early age but didn't play his junior year of high school. He played wide receiver and defensive back and earned first-team all-area selection as defensive back. Orange was a high school teammate of Ryan Mathews.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
A. J. Jefferson WR	Bakersfield, California	West HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Feb 1, 2006
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 96 (school)   Rivals: 83 (school)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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:

Orange then attended California State University, Fresno. From 2006 to 2009, He played four seasons on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Orange was invited to the 2010 Scouting Combine and was predicted as a 4th to 5th round draft pick.

Arizona Cardinals

On April 27, 2010, the Arizona Cardinals signed 10 players, one of whom was the undrafted Orange.

Minnesota Vikings

Orange in 2012.

On August 31, 2012, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Orange with the Cardinals for an undisclosed number of draft picks. This trade was later finalized with Arizona receiving one 6th round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft (Tennessee's by way of Minnesota) in return for Orange and Arizona's 7th Round pick in 2013.

Seattle Seahawks

Orange signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 2, 2014. The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve on August 26, 2014.

Toronto Argonauts

Orange signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 26, 2015. In two seasons with the Argos he played in 30 games and accumulated 91 defensive tackles, 6 interceptions, 5 special teams tackles and 2 touchdowns. 1 being a punt return against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Argonauts, rendering him a free-agent.

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 14, 2017, the first day of CFL free agency, Orange signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL). He was released by the club only 3 games into the 2017 season.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Orange signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) on July 18, 2017. He was released without playing a game on September 11, 2017.

Edmonton Eskimos

Following multiple injuries in their defensive secondary, the Edmonton Eskimos signed Orange on September 13, 2017.

BC Lions

Orange signed with the BC Lions on February 13, 2018, to a one-year contract. After a rough start to the season, including a 3–6 record and Orange committing a poorly timed penalty contributing to a loss, Orange stepped up his play, recording a career high in tackles, as well as interceptions with 5. The Lions finished the year by going 6–3, making the playoffs, and Orange was given both divisional and league All-Star recognition.

Edmonton Eskimos (II)

Upon reaching free agency, Orange returned to Edmonton for the 2019 season, one of numerous marquee free agents to sign in Edmonton. He was released on February 1, 2020.

NFL statistics