Anthony Anderson (defensive back)

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Anthony Anderson
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1964-10-24) October 24, 1964 (age 60)
Ruston, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Jonesboro-Hodge
(Jackson Parish, Louisiana)
College: Grambling State (1983—1986)
NFL draft: 1987  / round: 10 / pick: 256
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:0.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Anthony Ray Anderson (born October 24, 1964) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Grambling State. He also played for the New Orleans Night and Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).

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Early life and college

Anthony Ray Anderson was born on October 24, 1964, in Ruston, Louisiana. [1] He attended Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. [1]

He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers from 1983 to 1986. [1]

Professional career

Anderson was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the tenth round, with the 256th overall pick, of the 1987 NFL draft. [2] He officially signed with the team on July 28. He was released on August 29. [3] On September 23, 1987, he was re-signed by the Chargers during the 1987 NFL players strike. [3] Anderson played in three games for the Chargers, recording 0.5 sacks. [2] He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended. [3]

Anderson signed with the Atlanta Falcons on February 21, 1988. [3] He was later released on August 16, 1988. [3]

Anderson played in two games for the New Orleans Night of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1991, recording seven solo tackles, three interceptions, and four pass breakups. [1] [4] He also played three games for the AFL's Orlando Predators during the 1991 season, totaling three receptions for 31 yards and eight solo tackles. [1] [4] He played both offense and defense during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. Anderson was listed as a wide receiver/linebacker in the AFL. [1] [4]

Personal life

Anderson's brothers Scotty Anderson and Stevie Anderson also played in the NFL. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Anthony Anderson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Anthony Anderson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Anthony Anderson NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Anthony Anderson". Arenafan.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
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