Nick Anderson (gridiron football) explained

Nick Anderson
Current Team:Edmonton Elks
Number:48
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:27 January 2000
Birth Place:Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:225
High School:Vicksburg (MS)
Undraftedyear:2023
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-AAC (2022)
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Cfl:nick-anderson
Pfr:AndeNi00

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.

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. During high school, he amassed 172 total tackles, 8 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 fumble recoveries. 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.

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. 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.[8] He chose Tulane over an offers from Louisiana-Monroe, South Alabama, and Ole Miss.

Tulane

Anderson joined Tulane in time for spring practices, and quickly showed his caliber as a potential starter. He played for three seasons at Tulane and was named a team captain. 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
2019131972611000000000
2020125632883.50000000000
20211140165641000001120
202214625111324000002000
NJCAA Career1258167420000000100
FBS Career5017710628310.56000003120
Career6217512235712.56000003220

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 29, 2023.[12] [13] On August 29, 2023, Anderson was waived as a part of final roster cuts.[14]

Edmonton Elks

On March 11, 2024, Anderson signed to play for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[15]

References

  1. Web site: Nick Anderson's (Vicksburg, MS) High School Bio . 2023-05-15 . www.maxpreps.com . en.
  2. Web site: Nick Anderson on Hudl . 2023-05-15 . Hudl.
  3. Web site: Keplinger . Mark . 2022-10-06 . Football captain Nick Anderson driven by faith, heart • The Tulane Hullabaloo . 2023-05-15 . The Tulane Hullabaloo.
  4. Web site: Times-Picayune . Christopher Dabe, NOLA com The . His mother once pulled him from football over a 'B' grade. He’s now a linebacker at Tulane. . 2023-05-15 . NOLA.com . en.
  5. Web site: Nick Anderson, Vicksburg, Inside Linebacker . 2023-05-15 . 247Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: Nick Anderson, 2019 Inside Linebacker, Tulane . 2023-05-15 . rivals.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Stephenson . Creg . 2018-08-03 . USA gets commitment from JUCO LB Nick Anderson . 2023-05-15 . al . en.
  8. Web site: Sixteen Bobcats sign with DI senior colleges . 2023-05-15 . Jones College Athletics . en.
  9. Web site: Corriher . Jason . 2022-07-28 . Tulane's Nick Anderson recognized by Wuerffel Award . 2023-05-15 . Crescent City Sports . en-US.
  10. Web site: Watch List – Wuerffel Trophy . 2023-05-15 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Keplinger . Mark . 2023-01-19 . Nine Tulane players declare for 2023 NFL Draft • The Tulane Hullabaloo . 2023-05-15 . The Tulane Hullabaloo.
  12. Web site: New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents . 2023-05-01 . www.neworleanssaints.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Phillips . Keith . 2023-04-29 . Nick Anderson signs with the New Orleans Saints . 2023-05-15 . Vicksburg Daily News . en-US.
  14. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Elks sign Nick Anderson (LB). Edmonton Elks. March 11, 2024. July 2, 2024.

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