Courtney Anderson facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | November 19, 1980 Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Richmond (CA) | ||||||
| College: | San Jose State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245 | ||||||
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Courtney Jerome Anderson Sr. was a professional American football player. He played as a tight end, which is a special position in football. He was born on November 19, 1980, in Greenville, Texas.
Anderson went to high school in Richmond, California. He then played college football at Contra Costa College and San Jose State University. In 2004, the Oakland Raiders picked him in the NFL draft. He played for the Raiders for three seasons. After that, he also played for other teams. These teams included the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans. Today, Courtney Anderson works as a firefighter in Milpitas, California.
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Early Life and College Football
Courtney Anderson grew up in Greenville, Texas. He later moved to California and went to Richmond High School. There, he was a talented athlete. He played football, basketball, and also ran track and field.
High School Football Star
In high school football, Anderson played many roles. He was a quarterback, a wide receiver, and a defensive linebacker. In 1998, he caught 50 passes for over 1,000 yards. He also scored 12 touchdowns. Because of his great skills, he earned all-state honors.
Basketball and College Studies
Anderson was part of the 1999 Richmond Oilers basketball team. This team was coached by Ken Carter. Their story was even made into a movie called Coach Carter.
After high school, Anderson attended Contra Costa College for two years. He played football there, first as a wide receiver. Later, he changed his position to tight end. He then transferred to San Jose State University. While at San Jose State, he played in 23 games. He caught 36 passes for 477 yards and scored seven touchdowns. He also studied sociology at the university.
Professional Football Career
Courtney Anderson joined the National Football League (NFL) in 2004. He played for several teams during his professional career.
Time with the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders chose Anderson in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft. He was the 245th player picked overall. In his first year, he played in nine games. He caught 13 passes for 175 yards and scored one touchdown. He started four of those games.
In his second season, Anderson played in 14 games and started 13 of them. He caught 24 passes for 303 yards and scored three touchdowns. During his three years with the Raiders, Anderson had a total of 62 catches. He gained 763 yards and scored six touchdowns. The Raiders released him before the 2007 football season began.
Playing for Other NFL Teams
After leaving the Raiders, Anderson tried out for other NFL teams.
- Miami Dolphins: He went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2007. However, he was released before the season started.
- Detroit Lions: The Detroit Lions signed Anderson in September 2007. He played two games for them before being released in October 2007.
- Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons then picked him up in November 2007.
- Buffalo Bills: Anderson signed with the Buffalo Bills in March 2008. But he was released by the team in August during their final player cuts.
- Houston Texans: After not playing in the 2008 season, Anderson signed with the Houston Texans in January 2009. He was released by the Texans in April of that year.
