Tim Anderson (defensive tackle)
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| Atlanta Falcons — No. 93 | |
| Defensive tackle | |
| Date of birth: November 22, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Fremont, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 304 lb (138 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2004 for the Buffalo Bills | |
| Career history | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 74 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Tim Anderson (born on November 22, 1980 in Fremont, Ohio) is an American football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
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[edit] Early years
Anderson played high school football in Clyde, Ohio where he was named to the All-Ohio team. Tim also was a wrestling standout winning Ohio's division II state title as a senior in the 285 class. He is the son of Sandy and Jim Anderson.
[edit] College career
He then attended the Ohio State University, where he was a starter for three years. As a freshman, Anderson played behind Ryan Pickett on the depth chart. When Pickett skipped his senior season to enter the NFL draft, Anderson stepped up and that season recorded three sacks and nine tackles for loss. Anderson's best remembered play at Ohio State came in the 2002 national championship season, when he batted down a fourth-down pass from Illinois's Jon Beutjer in overtime to preserve Ohio State's 23-16 victory. He enjoyed tailgating after the games with his familyy and his close family friends the Bursons. James D. Burson is also his dentist.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Buffalo Bills
Anderson was selected by the Bills in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Anderson played in only one game in 2004, but started several in 2005. On October 16,2005 against the New York Jets, Anderson tackled Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde for the first sack of his career. Anderson was released by the Bills on October 20, 2007.
[edit] Atlanta Falcons
On November 1, 2007 he signed with the Falcons. He re-signed with the team on March 10, 2008.
