Anderson chose to attend the University of Akron, accepting a football scholarship from the Zips on December 26, 2004.[4] Anderson also received scholarship offers from Memphis and Central Florida.
College career
In 2005 as a freshman, Anderson recorded 22 tackles and one interception playing as a special teams player and reserve defensive back[5] In 2006, he returned 11 kickoffs for 157 yards with a long of 28 yards. Recorded 27 tackles and one interception. He also forced a fumble.[5] He recorded 17 tackles and one sack in 2007. His senior year, he returned one kickoff for 17 yards. Had a career high 42 tackles and had one interception.
During his college career, he recorded 108 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 3 interceptions.[5]
Professional career
Pre-draft
Prior to the 2009 NFL draft, Anderson was projected to be undrafted by NFLDraftScout.com. He was rated as the 79th-best cornerback in the draft. Anderson averaged 4.42 on his 40-yard dash, but ran a 4.34 on his fastest attempt.[6] He was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, he posted the following numbers during his Akron pro-day workouts:
Anderson was a practice squad member of the Cleveland Browns in 2009.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anderson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. After a season on the practice squad, the Buccaneers dressed Anderson for 3 games in 2009, where he did not record any statistics.
Anderson was assigned to the Chicago Rush for the 2013 season, but was placed on recallable reassignment by the Rush before the season began.
Cleveland Gladiators
Two days after the Rush placed Anderson on recallable reassignment, he was claimed by the Cleveland Gladiators. Anderson played the 2013 season with the Gladiators. He was reassigned on November 21, 2013.
Anderson now lives at home with his parents and works with youth of Pulaski County in Virginia.
