Stevie Anderson
Stevie Anderson (born May 12, 1970) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.
Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | May 12, 1970 | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Jonesboro-Hodge (Jonesboro, Louisiana) | ||||||
College: | Grambling State | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 8 / Pick: 215 | ||||||
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College career
Anderson played college football at Grambling State for four seasons. He averaged nearly 28 yards per reception over his junior and senior seasons.[1]
Professional career
Anderson was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft.[2] He was cut during training camp and was later signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[1] 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.[3] Anderson was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.[4] He spent two seasons with the team before he was cut during training camp in 1997.[5] Anderson finished his NFL career with 16 receptions for 188 yards and one touchdown.[6]
Personal life
Anderson's two of Anderson's brothers, Scotty Anderson and Anthony Anderson, both played in the NFL. He and Scotty were both victims of a stabbing during an altercation in 2003 with Stevie being placed in critical condition.[7]
References
- Eskenazi, Gerald (August 22, 1994). "PRO FOOTBALL; Anderson May Prove The End for Jet Woes". The New York Times. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- Smith, Timothy W. (September 2, 1993). "PRO FOOTBALL; Stealth Jets Elude Broncos' Radar Grid". The New York Times. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- Yannis, Alex (August 22, 1995). "PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Look Deep and Cut 3 Receivers". The New York Times. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "Transactions". The New York Times. August 23, 1995. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "Transactions". The New York Times. August 20, 1997. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "Stevie Anderson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "Detroit Lions player, brother stabbed at club". Houston Chronicle. May 27, 2003. Retrieved June 24, 2020.