Maurice Anderson (born January 19, 1975) is a former

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lineman who played two seasons in the

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(AFL) with the

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and

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. He played

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at the

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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of the

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(NFL). He also played for the

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. He was a member of the New England Patriots team that won

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Early years

Anderson played

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at Nottoway High School in

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and was named all-state and all-region in his junior and senior years.

College career

Anderson was a four-year

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for the

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of the

. He finished his career with 106 tackles and five sacks.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Anderson was signed by the

as a rookie free agent on April 25, 2000. He was released by the Patriots on August 28, 2000.

New York Jets

Anderson was claimed off waivers by the

on August 29, 2000. He was re-signed to a one-year deal by the Jets on March 27, 2001. He was released by the Jets on September 3, 2001.

New England Patriots

Anderson was signed to the Patriots practice squad on October 16, 2001. He was re-signed on February 11, 2002. He was released by the Patriots on September 1, 2002 and signed to the Patriots' practice squad on September 3. Anderson was on the practice squad when the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI.

Miami Dolphins

Anderson was signed by the

on January 28, 2003.

Amsterdam Admirals

Anderson was allocated to

by the Miami Dolphins on January 31, 2003. He played for the

. He was released by the Dolphins on August 29, 2003.

Colorado Crush

Anderson spent the 2005 season with the

Los Angeles Avengers

Anderson spent the 2006 season with the

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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