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Annese sees special teams as opportunity to begin career in NFL

Senior defensive back Tony Annese speaks to the media after CMU's annual Pro Day, Mar. 20 in the Indoor Athletic Center.

Tony Annese knows he likely won't hear his name called during the NFL Draft in late April, but that hasn't deterred him from trying to prove he can make an NFL roster.

The Hartland Michigan native played safety for the Central Michigan football team and racked up 243 total tackles – 160 solo - while starting in 39 of 48 games in four seasons.

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He was also named all Mid-American Conference his sophomore year while finishing second on the team with 74 tackles, three interceptions, and 10 passes broken up.