Stevie Darrell Anderson (born May 12, 1970) is a former

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wide receiver 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 New York Jets 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 Scotty Anderson (born November 24, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for Grambling State University. High school years Ander ...

and

Anthony Anderson Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian and game show host. He is best known for his leading roles in drama series such as Marlin Boulet on '' K-Ville'', and as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama ...

, both played in the NFL. He and Scotty were both victims of a stabbing during an altercation in 2003 with Stevie being placed in critical condition.

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