Anthony Eugene Alridge (born November 24, 1984) is a former professional gridiron football running back.
[2] Alridge chose to attend the University of Houston where he was redshirted as a freshman; he was initially recruited as a wide receiver.
Alridge was approached after the 2005 season and asked if he would be interested in playing significant time at running back.
[4] The Cougars went on to earn a Conference USA championship, and played against the SEC's South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2006 Liberty Bowl.
As a junior, Alridge shared time at running back with the Cougars' senior Jackie Battle.
Alridge was re-signed by the Washington Redskins from the Houston Texans' practice squad on September 22, 2009 after offensive lineman Randy Thomas was placed on injured reserve.
On September 16, 2010, Alridge was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League to a practice roster agreement.