Scotty Anderson


Scotty Anderson is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League and the Arena Football League. He played college football for Grambling State University.

High school years

Anderson attended Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Louisiana and was a letterman in football.

College career

As a wide receiver for the Grambling Tigers, Anderson had a total of 69 receptions for 1146 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season. Anderson holds the Grambling State career record with 195 receptions for 3,334 yards and 35 touchdowns. Anderson, A three-year starter, he became the only player in school history to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a season twice. He was an All-American first-team selection by the Associated Press, The Sports Network, Sports Xchange and Sheridan Broadcasting Network & Black College Sports as a senior.

Professional career

NFL

Anderson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft in the fifth round. He then spent 2001-2003 with them. His career totals in 34 games are 54 receptions for 858 yards and 4 touchdowns.

AFL

He played for the Grand Rapids Rampage in the AFL in the 2007 season.

Family

His two brothers played in the NFL. Anthony was a safety with the San Diego Chargers, and Stevie was a wide receiver with the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals.