C. J. Anderson facts for kids
Anderson with the Denver Broncos in 2014
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| Born: | February 10, 1991 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Jesse M. Bethel (Vallejo, California) |
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Cortrelle Javon Anderson (born February 10, 1991) is an American football coach and former player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He is best known for his time with the Denver Broncos.
After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, the Broncos signed him in 2013. He was not picked in the draft, making him an undrafted free agent. With the Broncos, he was chosen for one Pro Bowl and helped the team win Super Bowl 50. Anderson also played in Super Bowl LIII with the Los Angeles Rams.
After retiring from the NFL, he became a coach. He worked as a volunteer assistant for California's football team in 2020. In 2021, he became the head coach at Monte Vista High School.
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Early Life and High School Football
C. J. Anderson grew up in Vallejo, California. He went to Jesse M. Bethel High School. There, he was a star player for the Jaguars football team.
During his high school career, he ran for almost 4,000 yards. He helped his team reach the playoffs four years in a row. In 2007, his team made it to the championship game. He was named the "Vallejo Times-Herald Athlete of the Year."
Anderson was also a two-time MVP for the Vallejo Times Herald. He earned first-team honors in his junior and senior years. As a junior, he ran for 1,297 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also threw for 785 yards and 11 touchdowns.
In his senior year, he mainly played running back. He rushed for 1,623 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also made two interceptions while playing defense. Anderson was the first player from Bethel to play for a Pac-12 school. He also competed in track events.
College Football Career
Laney College Success
Before going to a bigger university, Anderson played at Laney College in Oakland, California. He was very successful there. He was chosen for the first-team All-American team. He also made the All-State and All-NorCal Conference teams.
Playing for California
After Laney College, Anderson went to the University of California, Berkeley. He played for the Golden Bears. In 2011, his junior year, he shared the running back duties. He ran for 345 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 186 yards and one touchdown.
As a senior in 2012, he continued to share carries with other players. He rushed for 790 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown.
College Statistics Overview
The table below shows Anderson's performance in college. It lists his rushing and receiving yards and touchdowns.
| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||
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| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||||||
| 2011 | California | Pac-12 | JR | RB | 13 | 72 | 345 | 4.8 | 8 | 7 | 186 | 26.6 | 1 |
| 2012 | California | Pac-12 | SR | RB | 12 | 126 | 790 | 6.3 | 4 | 15 | 164 | 10.9 | 1 |
| Career | California | 25 | 198 | 1,135 | 5.7 | 12 | 22 | 350 | 15.9 | 2 | |||
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 8+1⁄8 in (1.73 m) |
224 lb (102 kg) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.60 s | 1.57 s | 2.67 s | 4.12 s | 7.15 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
17 reps | |
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Denver Broncos Years
2013 Season: Starting Out
The Denver Broncos signed C. J. Anderson in March 2013. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him in the NFL draft.
Before the season, Anderson hurt his knee. He worked hard to earn a spot on the team. He played his first NFL game on October 27, 2013. He ran for 22 yards against the Washington Redskins.
As a rookie, he played in five games. He had 38 rushing yards in total. The Broncos made it to Super Bowl XLVIII that year. However, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks.
2014 Season: A Breakout Year
In 2014, Anderson got more chances to play. Another running back, Knowshon Moreno, left the team. In Week 4, the main running back, Montee Ball, got injured. This opened the door for Anderson.
On November 9, 2014, Anderson scored his first NFL touchdown. It was a 51-yard catch from Peyton Manning. He also ran for 90 yards in that game. He then had his first game with over 100 rushing yards. This was against the Miami Dolphins.
He continued to play well, running for over 150 yards in back-to-back games. He scored three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills. This was his first game with multiple touchdowns. He ended the season with 849 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. He also had 324 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.
After the season, Anderson was chosen for his first Pro Bowl.
2015 Season: Super Bowl Champion
In 2015, Anderson and Ronnie Hillman were the main running backs. Anderson started the season slowly. But he improved as the season went on.
On November 1, 2015, he ran for 101 yards and a touchdown. This was against the Green Bay Packers. In December, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. This was after a great game against the New England Patriots. He ran for 113 yards and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning one.
The Broncos finished the season with a 12–4 record. Anderson had 720 rushing yards and five touchdowns. The Broncos earned the top spot in their conference.
In the playoffs, Anderson helped the Broncos win. He scored the game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Broncos then beat the New England Patriots to reach the Super Bowl.
On February 7, 2016, Anderson played a big part in Super Bowl 50. The Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10. Anderson had 100 total yards and scored a two-yard touchdown. This touchdown helped seal the Broncos' victory.
2016 Season: Injury Setback
After winning the Super Bowl, Anderson signed a new contract with the Broncos. In the 2016 season, he started strong. He ran for 92 yards and scored two touchdowns in the first game. This was a rematch against the Carolina Panthers.
However, in Week 7, Anderson injured his knee. He still played in the game, running for 107 yards and a touchdown. But he needed surgery to fix his knee. He was placed on injured reserve, ending his season early. He finished with 437 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
2017 Season: A Thousand-Yard Year
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In 2017, Anderson became the Broncos' main running back. He was one of the few bright spots for the team that year. In Week 2, he ran for 118 yards and a touchdown. He also caught passes for 36 yards and another touchdown. This was against the Dallas Cowboys.
In Week 15, he rushed for 158 yards against the Indianapolis Colts. On December 31, he reached a big milestone. He rushed for 61 yards, bringing his season total to 1,007 yards. This was his first and only 1,000-yard season in the NFL.
On April 16, 2018, the Broncos released Anderson after five seasons.
Carolina Panthers (2018)
On May 7, 2018, Anderson signed with the Carolina Panthers. He joined a team that already had star running back Christian McCaffrey. Anderson played his first game with the Panthers in their win against the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 3, he scored his first touchdown as a Panther. This was a 24-yard catch. The Panthers released him on November 12, 2018.
Oakland Raiders (2018)
Anderson briefly signed with the Oakland Raiders in December 2018. However, he was released a few days later without playing in any games.
Los Angeles Rams (2018)
On December 18, 2018, the Los Angeles Rams signed Anderson. He had a great game in Week 16 when the main running back, Todd Gurley, was out. Anderson rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown. He followed this with 132 rushing yards and a touchdown in the next game.
He finished the 2018 season with 403 rushing yards and two touchdowns. In the playoffs, Anderson continued to shine. He ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. This helped the Rams win.
In the NFC Championship Game, he led the team in rushing. The Rams won in overtime to reach Super Bowl LIII. In the Super Bowl, Anderson had 22 rushing yards. However, the Rams lost to the New England Patriots.
Detroit Lions (2019)
On April 1, 2019, Anderson signed with the Detroit Lions. He played in two games for them. He had 43 rushing yards in total. On September 17, 2019, the Lions released him.
Anderson announced his retirement from professional football on September 18, 2020.
NFL Career Statistics
Regular Season Performance
This table shows C. J. Anderson's statistics during the regular NFL seasons. It includes his rushing and receiving numbers.
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2013 | DEN | 5 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 0 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DEN | 15 | 7 | 179 | 849 | 4.7 | 8 | 27 | 34 | 324 | 9.5 | 2 | 51T | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | DEN | 15 | 6 | 152 | 720 | 4.7 | 5 | 48T | 25 | 183 | 7.3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | DEN | 7 | 7 | 110 | 437 | 4.0 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 128 | 8.0 | 1 | 25T | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 245 | 1,007 | 4.1 | 3 | 40 | 28 | 224 | 8.0 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | CAR | 9 | 1 | 24 | 104 | 4.3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24T | 0 | 0 |
| LAR | 2 | 2 | 43 | 299 | 7.0 | 2 | 46 | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | DET | 2 | 0 | 16 | 43 | 2.7 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 71 | 39 | 776 | 3,497 | 4.5 | 22 | 48 | 108 | 900 | 8.3 | 5 | 51 | 4 | 3 | |
Postseason Performance
This table shows C. J. Anderson's statistics during the NFL playoffs.
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2013 | DEN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DEN | 1 | 1 | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DEN | 3 | 1 | 54 | 234 | 4.3 | 2 | 34 | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAR | 3 | 0 | 46 | 189 | 4.1 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 2 | 120 | 512 | 4.3 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 99 | 5.2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
Coaching Career After Playing
After retiring from playing football, C. J. Anderson started coaching. He first joined his old college team, Cal, as a volunteer coach in 2020.
In 2021, he became the head varsity football coach at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California. After one season there, he was hired as the running backs coach for the Rice team in 2022. He left Rice after the 2022 season.
Personal Life and Hobbies
C. J. Anderson is a big fan of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series.
He also streams video games on twitch.tv. He plays games like Apex Legends. Any money he gets from subscriptions and donations on his stream goes to his charity. This charity is called The Dreams Never Die Foundation. It helps young people from inner cities and low-income areas. The goal is to give them what they need to succeed in school or sports.
See also
In Spanish: C. J. Anderson para niños
