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Zach Anderson
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Anderson with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2015
No. 44
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-20) November 20, 1989 (age 36)
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: Sault (MI) Area
College: Northern Michigan
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
CFL status: International
Career highlights and awards
  • All-GLIAC second team (2010, 2011)
  • All-GLIAC first team (2012)
Career CFL statistics as of 2014
Tackles: 43
Quarterback sacks: 10
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Zach Anderson was born on November 20, 1989. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle, which is a position on the defense that tries to stop the other team's offense.

Playing Football in College

Zach Anderson played college football for the Northern Michigan team. He was a very good player during his time there.

Awards and Recognition

In 2012, Zach Anderson was named to the All-GLIAC first team. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in his college sports conference. He also made the second team in 2010 and 2011.

Professional Football Career

After college, Zach Anderson wanted to play professional football. He tried out for the Cleveland Browns in 2013.

Starting in the CFL

In May 2013, Anderson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for them until 2015.

Playing in the Arena Football League

Later, Zach Anderson played in the Arena Football League (AFL). On July 5, 2016, he joined the Orlando Predators. Then, on October 14, 2016, the Cleveland Gladiators chose him in a special draft. He played for the Gladiators until 2019.

External links

  • Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
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