Nick Anderson (gridiron football)
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.
![]() Anderson with the Edmonton Elks in 2024 | |
No. 48 – Edmonton Elks | |
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Position: | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
Born: | Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. | January 27, 2000
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Vicksburg (MS) |
College: | |
Undrafted: | 2023 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
CFL status: | American |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca |
Early life
editAnderson 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
editJones College
editWhile 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
editAnderson 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]
Season | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
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GP | Solo | Ast | Tot | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |||||
Jones College Bobcats | |||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 12 | 58 | 16 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Tulane Green Wave | |||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020 | 12 | 56 | 32 | 88 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021 | 11 | 40 | 16 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||
2022 | 14 | 62 | 51 | 113 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
NJCAA Career | 12 | 58 | 16 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
FBS Career | 50 | 177 | 106 | 283 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||
Career | 62 | 175 | 122 | 357 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Professional career
editHeight | 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 | |
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5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
74 in (1.88 m) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
4.63 s | 1.55 s | 2.57 s | 4.40 s | 7.21 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) |
10 ft 01 in (3.07 m) |
20 reps | |
Sources:[12][13] |
New Orleans Saints
editAfter 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
editOn March 11, 2024, Anderson signed to play for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "Nick Anderson's (Vicksburg, MS) High School Bio". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Nick Anderson on Hudl". Hudl. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Keplinger, Mark (October 6, 2022). "Football captain Nick Anderson driven by faith, heart • The Tulane Hullabaloo". The Tulane Hullabaloo. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ a b 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". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Nick Anderson, Vicksburg , Inside Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Anderson, 2019 Inside Linebacker, Tulane". rivals.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (August 3, 2018). "USA gets commitment from JUCO LB Nick Anderson". al. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Sixteen Bobcats sign with DI senior colleges". Jones College Athletics. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Corriher, Jason (July 28, 2022). "Tulane's Nick Anderson recognized by Wuerffel Award". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Watch List – Wuerffel Trophy". Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Keplinger, Mark (January 19, 2023). "Nine Tulane players declare for 2023 NFL Draft • The Tulane Hullabaloo". The Tulane Hullabaloo. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Anderson- ILB - Tulane - 2023 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Anderson Linebacker Tulane | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report". www.nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Keith (April 29, 2023). "Nick Anderson signs with the New Orleans Saints". Vicksburg Daily News. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Elks sign Nick Anderson (LB)". Edmonton Elks. March 11, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.