Stevie Anderson
American football player (born 1970)
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Stevie Darrell Anderson[2] (born May 12, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers.
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | May 12, 1970 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Jonesboro-Hodge (Jonesboro, Louisiana) | ||||||||
| College | Grambling State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1993: 8th round, 215th overall pick | ||||||||
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College career
Anderson played college football at Grambling State University for four seasons. He averaged nearly 28 yards per reception over his junior and senior seasons.[3]
Professional career
Anderson was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft with the 215th overall pick.[4][5] He was cut during training camp and was later signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[3] Anderson made the team in 1994 and caught nine passes for 90 yards. He was waived by the Jets during training camp the following season.[6] Anderson was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.[7] He spent two seasons with the team before he was cut during training camp in 1997.[8] Anderson finished his NFL career with 16 receptions for 188 yards and one touchdown.[9]
Personal life
Anderson's two of Anderson's brothers, Scotty Anderson and Anthony Anderson, both played in the NFL.