Otis Anderson Jr.
American football player (1998–2021)
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Otis Lee Anderson Jr. (November 12, 1998 – November 29, 2021) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, receiving first-team all-AAC honors in 2019, and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Not signed to a roster spot ahead of the 2021 season, Anderson received national attention after he was shot and killed by his father the same year.
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
| No. 32 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 12, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 2021 (aged 23) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | University Christian (Jacksonville) |
| College | UCF (2017–2020) |
| NFL draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Anderson attended University Christian School in Jacksonville, Florida and the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he played college football for the Knights.[1][2] Regarded as a utility player, he was utilized as a slotback, running back, wide receiver, and return specialist. He is second all-time at UCF in yards per carry. He ranks ninth of all-time at UCF with 2,182 career rushing yards. His 3,708 all-purpose yards rank eighth all-time at UCF. He also has 27 total touchdowns, which ranks eighth in school history.[3]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.65 s | 1.64 s | 2.69 s | 4.42 s | 7.04 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) | 11 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2021 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.[5][6] The Rams cut him following training camp.[7] He signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2021,[8] and was released on September 20.[9]
