Ryan Anderson (linebacker)

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Ryan Anderson
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Anderson with the Washington Redskins in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1994-08-12) August 12, 1994 (age 29)
Daphne, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Daphne (AL)
College: Alabama
Position: Linebacker
NFL Draft: 2017  / Round: 2 / Pick: 49
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:87
Sacks:6.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Ryan Anderson (born August 12, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Anderson attended Daphne High School in Daphne, Alabama. He had 75 tackles and 14.5 sacks for the football team during his junior year. As a senior, he had 105 tackles and 12 sacks as a senior. A 4-star recruit, Anderson committed to Alabama to play college football over offers from Illinois, Kentucky, Memphis, South Alabama, South Florida, Tennessee, UAB, and Western Kentucky. [1] [2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Alabama in 2012, Anderson played in all 13 games in 2013 and had 1.5 sacks. As a sophomore in 2014, he played in all 14 games, recording 25 tackles and three sacks. As a junior in 2015, he had 37 tackles and six sacks. [3] [4] [5] He returned to Alabama for his senior year in 2016. [6] As a senior, Anderson recorded 61 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, three pass deflections and a defensive touchdown. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Three-cone drill Vertical jump
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.78 s1.76 s2.79 s7.73 s28+1⁄2 in
(0.72 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Alabama's Pro Day [8] [9]

Anderson received an invitation to the Senior Bowl, but was unable to play in the game after he dislocated his thumb during the first day of practice. [10] He attended the NFL Combine and decided to not perform the short shuttle, broad jump, bench press, and three-cone drill. Anderson also participated at Alabama's Pro Day, but opted to only perform the three-cone and positional drills. He was projected to be a second to fourth round pick by several analysts. [11] [12] [13]

Washington Redskins / Football Team

The Washington Redskins selected Anderson in the second round (49th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. [14] On May 11, 2017, the Redskins signed Anderson to a four-year, $5.32 million contract with $2.71 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.01 million. [15] Along with being a backup outside linebacker behind starters Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith, Anderson took offensive snaps at fullback during his rookie season. [16]

Anderson (left) in a game against the New York Giants in 2019 Mike Remmers 2019 (cropped).jpg
Anderson (left) in a game against the New York Giants in 2019

In Week 13 of the 2019 season, Anderson got his first career start against the Carolina Panthers as a replacement for Ryan Kerrigan, who suffered a concussion the previous game. Anderson was ejected in that game due to a helmet-to-helmet hit he inflicted on tight end Greg Olsen. [17] The next game against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded a strip sack against quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as recovered the fumble. [18] Anderson would be named a starter before Week 15 after Kerrigan was placed on injured reserve. In his second start against the Philadelphia Eagles, Anderson had a dominating performance recording two sacks and three force fumbles. [19] Anderson was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2020, [20] and left the team via free agency the following offseason.

New York Giants

Anderson signed a one-year, $1.13 million contract with the New York Giants on March 25, 2021. [21] [22] On August 28, 2021, Anderson was suspended for the first six games of the 2021 season due to violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances. [23] He was released two days later. [24]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 13, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Anderson to their practice squad. [25] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8. [26] He was released on November 8. [27]

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References

  1. ↑ Alabama commitment Ryan Anderson wants to be judged by his play on the field
  2. ↑ "Ryan Anderson, 2012 Outside Linebacker - Rivals.com". N.rivals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ↑ Ryan Anderson preaches patience in final go-around at Alabama
  4. ↑ Don't call Alabama LB Ryan Anderson a pass rusher
  5. ↑ Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson eager to deliver some blows
  6. ↑ Another Alabama defender to pass on draft, this time Ryan Anderson
  7. ↑ "Ryan Anderson College Stats".
  8. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Ryan Anderson". NFL.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Ryan Anderson, DS #8 OLB, Alabama". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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