Jesse Lemond Anderson (born July 26, 1966) is a former professional

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player. A

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, he played college football for the Mississippi State University

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(NFL) by the

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in the fourth round of the

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, with the 87th overall pick. He and subsequently spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Green Bay Packers, and the

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before retiring in 1993.

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1966 births Living people People from West Point, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi American football tight ends Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Pittsburgh Steelers players New Orleans Saints players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players {{tightend-1960s-stub