Nick Anderson (gridiron football)

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Nick Anderson
2024, 48, Nick Anderson.jpg
Anderson with the Edmonton Elks in 2024
No. 48 – Edmonton Elks
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-27) January 27, 2000 (age 24)
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Vicksburg (MS)
College:
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Nicholas Anderson (born January 27, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tulane.

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Early life

Anderson was born prematurely on January 27, 2000, and grew up in Vickburg Mississippi. He played football at Vicksburg High School and played as both a linebacker and running back. [1] [2] Throughout, elementary through high school Anderson maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and made nothing less than an A grade in all his courses. During his sophomore season, his mother prevented him from attending spring practices due to earning a B grade. [3] [4] While playing at Vicksburg he was named 2015-2016 Team Rookie of the Year, 2016-2017 1st Team All District Linebacker, and All County Defensive Player of the Year. [2] During high school, he amassed 172 total tackles, 8 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 fumble recoveries. [1] Anderson left high school as a two-star recruit and received offers from Alcorn State, Central Arkansas, and Prairie View A&M. [5] Despite having these offers he instead chose to attend Jones County Junior College in an attempt to attract the attention of a Division I team. [2] [3]

College career

Jones College

While at Jones, Anderson earned a two-star rating. [6] He played with future Tulane teammates Duece Watts and Phat Watts. [3] Anderson played for a season at Jones College before committing to South Alabama. [7] However, after receiving an offer from Tulane he decommitted from South Alabama and signed with Tulane. [5] [8] He chose Tulane over an offers from Louisiana-Monroe, South Alabama, and Ole Miss. [3] [5]

Tulane

Anderson joined Tulane in time for spring practices, and quickly showed his caliber as a potential starter. [4] He played for three seasons at Tulane and was named a team captain. [3] He was also selected to the 2022 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. [9] [10] Anderson then declared for the 2023 NFL draft, concluding his college football career. [11]

SeasonGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPSoloAstTotSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
Jones College Bobcats
20181258167420000000100
Tulane Green Wave
2019 131972611000000000
2020 125632883.50000000000
2021 1140165641000001120
2022 14625111324000002000
NJCAA Career 1258167420000000100
FBS Career 5017710628310.56000003120
Career 6217512235712.56000003220

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		225 lb
(102 kg)		74 in
(1.88 m)		30 in
(0.76 m)		4.63 s1.55 s2.57 s4.40 s7.21 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 01 in
(3.07 m)		20 reps
Sources: [12] [13]

New Orleans Saints

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 29, 2023. [14] [15] On August 29, 2023, Anderson was waived as a part of final roster cuts. [16]

Edmonton Elks

On March 11, 2024, Anderson signed to play for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [17]

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