Rashard Anderson
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| Rashard Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 14, 1977 |
| Place of birth | Forest, Mississippi |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Jackson State |
| NFL Draft | 2000 / Round 1/ Pick 23 |
| Team(s) | |
| 2000-2001 | Carolina Panthers |
Rashard Anderson was born June 14, 1977 in Forest, Mississippi is a former National Football League cornerback who played for the Carolina Panthers. Anderson was selected by the Panthers in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft. In his first NFL season, he appeared in 12 games, recording 21 tackles. Anderson ended the 2001 season with 47 tackles and his only career interception in 15 games.
Anderson was suspended for a year by the NFL on May 23, 2002 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The suspension was extended for the 2003 season after Anderson failed to meet the requirements for reinstatement. Anderson was finally reinstated by the NFL following the 2003 season. Rashard Anderson was released by the Panthers on the same day.
