Antonio Anderson (American football)
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Position: | Defensive tackle / Defensive end | ||
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Date of birth: | June 4, 1973 | ||
Place of birth: | Brooklyn, New York | ||
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High school: | Midwood (NY) | ||
College: | Syracuse | ||
NFL draft: | 1997 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101 | ||
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Antonio Kenneth Anderson (born June 4, 1973) is a former American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and the XFL. He played for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and the Memphis Maniax of the XFL. Anderson played collegiately at Syracuse University.
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Early years
Anderson attended Midwood High School, before moving on to Syracuse University. As a senior he recorded 45 tackles, 4 sacks, 27 quarterback pressures and 3 forced fumbles.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Anderson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (101st pick overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, after dropping because his physical skills didn't match his on-field production. As a rookie, he registered 26 tackles, 2 sacks and started five games in place of an injured Chad Hennings.[1] He was also named to the NFL All-rookie team.
In 1998, he was limited to only five games and two solo tackles due to a right knee injury,[2] eventually falling out of the defensive line rotation. He was left unprotected in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft.[3]
Cleveland Browns
The Browns selected him in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft, but released him on April 22.[4]
Carolina Panthers
On June 24, 1999, he signed with the Carolina Panthers but was released before the season started.[5]
Memphis Maniax (XFL)
Anderson joined the Memphis Maniax of the XFL for its lone season in 2001. He registered 4 tackles.[6]
Personal life
Anderson was an assistant coach at Hempstead High School and with the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe. He is currently coaching at Nassau Community College.
References
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19971008&id=OKYkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w6YFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2975,4786383&hl=en
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19980803&id=Nh1IAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HYEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4206,5661153&hl=en
- ↑ http://cowboyszone.com/threads/an-ex-cowboy-resurfaces-in-europe.55652/
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/23/sports/transactions-363146.html
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/25/sports/transactions-333700.html
- ↑ http://www.all-xfl.com/memphismaniax/team/roster/antonioanderson.htm
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