Stevie Darrell Anderson (born May 12, 1970) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(NFL).

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.

Professional career

Anderson was selected by the

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in the eighth round of the

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. He was cut during training camp and was later signed to the

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practice squad. 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. Anderson was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals. He spent two seasons with the team before he was cut during training camp in 1997. Anderson finished his NFL career with 16 receptions for 188 yards and one touchdown.

Personal life

Anderson's two of Anderson's brothers, Scotty Anderson and

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, both played in the NFL.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Stevie 1970 births Living people American football wide receivers Grambling State Tigers football players Players of American football from Louisiana New York Jets players Arizona Cardinals players Phoenix Cardinals players Jonesboro-Hodge High School alumni