Scotty Anderson (born November 24, 1979) is a former

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wide receiver in the

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(NFL) and the

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(AFL). He played college football for

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High school years

Anderson attended Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Louisiana and was a letterman in football.

College career

As a wide receiver for the Grambling Tigers, Anderson had a total of 69 receptions for 1146 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season. Anderson holds the Grambling State career record with 195 receptions for 3,334 yards and 35 touchdowns. Anderson, A three-year starter, he became the only player in school history to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a season twice (1999–2000). He was an All-American first-team selection by the

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'', Sports Xchange and Sheridan Broadcasting Network & Black College Sports as a senior.

Professional career

NFL

Anderson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft in the fifth round. He then spent 2001-2003 with them. His career totals in 34 games are 54 receptions for 858 yards and 4 touchdowns.

AFL

He played for the Grand Rapids Rampage in the AFL in the 2007 season.

Family

His two brothers played in the NFL.

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with the San Diego Chargers (1987), and Stevie was a wide receiver with the New York Jets (1994) and the Arizona Cardinals (1995–96).

Notes

External links

Profile at Fox Sports

Profile at Yahoo

Detroit Lions bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Scotty 1979 births Living people People from Jonesboro, Louisiana American football wide receivers Grambling State Tigers football players Detroit Lions players Grand Rapids Rampage players Jonesboro-Hodge High School alumni