Courtney Anderson
Courtney Anderson in 2006.
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 19, 1980 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Greenville, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Richmond (CA) | ||||||||
| College: | San Jose State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 62 |
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| Receiving yards: | 763 |
| Touchdowns: | 6 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Courtney Jerome Anderson (born November 19, 1980) is a former American football tight end. Born in Greenville, Texas, Anderson attended high school in Richmond, California and played college football at Contra Costa College and San Jose State University. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with that team. Later, he was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.
Born in Greenville, Texas, Anderson graduated from Richmond High School in California, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field. In the football team, Anderson was quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive linebacker in the football team. In 1998, he caught 50 passes for 1,005 yards, scored 12 touchdowns, and earned all-state honors. Anderson was a member of the 1999 Richmond Oilers basketball team coached by Ken Carter that was dramatized in the movie Coach Carter.
For two years, Anderson attended Contra Costa College. In football, he lined up at wide receiver before moving to tight end. He then transferred to San Jose State University where, in 23 games, hauled in 36 passes for 477 yards (13.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns. He also majored in sociology.
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