Anthony Spencer attended Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he played football and basketball. Anthony played nose guard and fullback on the football team where he earned all-area and all-conference honors as a sophomore. As a junior, Anthony totaled 82 tackles and 13 sacks on his way to all-area, all-conference, and all-state honors. As a senior, Anthony helped Bishop Luers to a state championship, recording 65 tackles, 7 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and an interception on defense. On offense he rushed for over 600 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 9.1 yards per attempt. He was named first team all-area, all-conference, and all-state at the conclusion of the season. Anthony’s 73 career tackles for loss and 27 career sacks were both school records. He accepted a scholarship to Purdue University where he sat out the 2002 season as a redshirt. He returned the following season to record 6 tackles as a reserve defensive lineman and special teams player. He missed three games due torn ligaments in his foot. As a sophomore, Anthony started all 12 games, finishing with 33 tackles and 7 ½ sacks on the year. His 3 forced fumbles led the Big 10 conference. He was named honorable mention all Big 10 following the season. As a junior, Anthony started all 11 games, totaling 23 tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles on the year. Anthony had a monster year as a senior, finishing with career highs in tackles (93), sacks (10 ½), and forced fumbles (5). He was named first team all-Big 10 following his senior season.

Anthony Spencer has a good deal of experience against top competition, having started the past three seasons at defensive end for Purdue in the Big 10. During that time he has proven to be a very durable player who hasn’t missed a game due to injury since earning a starting position at the beginning of his sophomore season. He is a hard worker with a non-stop motor. He has a quick first step which allows him to beat most offensive tackles off the snap. He is a great edge pass rusher with good closing speed getting to the quarterback. He does a good job of getting leverage on his opponents and he is able to gain penetration. He has a nose for the football and he makes a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage. He has good athleticism and has shown the ability to drop back into coverage. Spencer lacks ideal size and strength for a defensive end. As a result, he isn’t very strong at the point of attack. He would benefit from bulking up and increasing his strength; however, he lacks the frame to get much bigger. Anthony Spencer is a versatile player who could project as a defensive end in a 4-3 or an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive scheme. He has the potential to move up draft boards with a strong performance at the combine. As of now he projects as a first day pick in the 2007 NFL draft.