Maurice Anderson (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive tackle |
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| Born: | January 19, 1975 Nottoway County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) |
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| High school: | Nottoway (VA) |
| College: | Virginia |
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Maurice Anderson, born on January 19, 1975, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle during his career. He was part of teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL). He even won a Super Bowl!
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Early Life and High School Football
Maurice Anderson grew up in Nottoway County, Virginia. He played football at Nottoway County High School. He was a defensive end there. His skills were so good that he was named "all-state" and "all-region" in his junior and senior years. This means he was one of the best players in his area and state.
College Football Career
After high school, Maurice went to the University of Virginia. He played for their football team, the Virginia Cavaliers. He was a "four-year letterman," which means he played for the team for all four years of his college career. During his time in college, he made 106 tackles and had five sacks.
Professional Football Journey
Maurice Anderson had a long journey in professional football. He played for several teams in different leagues.
NFL Teams
Maurice started his NFL career with the New England Patriots in 2000. Later that year, he joined the New York Jets. He played for the Jets for a while before returning to the Patriots in 2001.
While with the Patriots, he was part of their practice squad. This was when the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. It was a big achievement for the team! In 2003, he also played for the Miami Dolphins.
NFL Europe and Arena Football
In 2003, Maurice also played for the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. This league helped players develop their skills. After his time in the NFL, Maurice moved to the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for the Colorado Crush in 2005. In 2006, he joined the Los Angeles Avengers. He was also an ArenaBowl champion with the Colorado Crush.
