Anthony Ricardo Paige is an American former professional football player who was a running back for nine seasons with the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Paige was selected by the Jets in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL draft. He led the Jets in touchdowns (10) as a rookie starter. After nine seasons in the league, he retired at the age of 30.