Antonio Anderson (American football)

Antonio Anderson
No. 96
Position: Defensive tackle / Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1973-06-04) June 4, 1973
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school: Midwood (NY)
College: Syracuse
NFL draft: 1997 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101
Career history
As player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Antonio Kenneth Anderson (born June 4, 1973) is a former American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and the XFL. He played for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and the Memphis Maniax of the XFL. Anderson played collegiately at Syracuse University.

Early years

Anderson attended Midwood High School, before moving on to Syracuse University. As a senior he recorded 45 tackles, 4 sacks, 27 quarterback pressures and 3 forced fumbles.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Anderson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (101st pick overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, after dropping because his physical skills didn't match his on-field production. As a rookie, he registered 26 tackles, 2 sacks and started five games in place of an injured Chad Hennings.[1] He was also named to the NFL All-rookie team.

In 1998, he was limited to only five games and two solo tackles due to a right knee injury,[2] eventually falling out of the defensive line rotation. He was left unprotected in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft.[3]

Cleveland Browns

The Browns selected him in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft, but released him on April 22.[4]

Carolina Panthers

On June 24, 1999, he signed with the Carolina Panthers but was released before the season started.[5]

Memphis Maniax (XFL)

Anderson joined the Memphis Maniax of the XFL for its lone season in 2001. He registered 4 tackles.[6]

Personal life

Anderson was an assistant coach at Hempstead High School and with the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe. He is currently coaching at Nassau Community College.

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