Courtney Anderson
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| Buffalo Bills — No. 89 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: November 19, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Greenville, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 270 lb (120 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2004 for the Oakland Raiders | |
| Career history | |
| College: San José State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Courtney Anderson (born November 19, 1980 in Greenville, Texas) is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at San José State.
Anderson has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
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[edit] College career
Anderson attended Contra Costa College for two years, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he lined up at wide receiver before moving to tight end.
He then transferred to San Jose State University where, in 23 games, hauled in 36 passes for 477 yards (13.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns.
[edit] Professional career
Anderson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was cut before the 2007 season started and went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins, but was released after the preseason.
On September 24, 2007 he was signed by the Lions. He was released October 28. The Atlanta Falcons acquired him off waivers on November 13, 2007 from the Lions.
Signed with the Buffalo Bills on March 10, 2008. Former Raiders teammate, Teyo Johnson, also a tight end, signed with the Bills in the same year.
[edit] Personal
Anderson was a member of the 1999 Richmond Oilers basketball team that was featured in the movie Coach Carter.
