
Former FIU tackling machine turned pro defender
Anthony Wint was a productive, high-motor linebacker at FIU, where in 2017 he led the Panthers with 92 tackles and 55 solo stops while adding 9 tackles for loss and a half-sack[5]. At 6-foot-0, 224 pounds, he profiles as a physical, instinctive run defender who plays with effort and production, and his later transition to professional football and then MMA suggests toughness, competitiveness, and athletic versatility[3][2]. For a team, the appeal is a proven tackler with range and edge rather than flashy splash plays[5].