Evan Anderson

Evan Anderson
No. 69 – San Francisco 49ers
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-14) February 14, 2002 (age 22)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:326 lb (148 kg)
Career information
High school:Jones (Orlando, Florida)
College:Florida Atlantic (2020–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2024
Total tackles:4
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Evan Anderson (born February 14, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls.

College career

During Anderson's four-year career from 2020 to 2023, he played in 39 games, where he notched 146 tackles with 21 being for a loss, seven sacks, two pass deflections, and three fumble recoveries.[1][2][3][4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m) 		320 lb
(145 kg) 		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 5.35 s 1.77 s 2.98 s 4.99 s 8.20 s 30 in
(0.76 m)		 8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)		 31 reps
All values from Pro Day[5]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[6][7] He was also selected by the Memphis Showboats in the third round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[8] However, on August 27, 2024, Anderson was released but signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[9][10] On September 28, Anderson was elevated to the team's active roster ahead of their week four matchup versus the New England Patriots.[11][12] On October 23, 2024, Anderson was promoted to the active roster.[13]

References

  1. ^ Greenberg, Maddox (29 November 2023). "FAU Football: Evan Anderson declares for NFL Draft". University Press. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ Preister, Cameron. "FAU Football: Evan Anderson healthy and ready to lead Owls' D-line again". University Press. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  3. ^ Weinberger, Zach (12 August 2022). "How did Florida Atlantic University defensive tackle 'Big Slim' lose 40 pounds?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Evan Anderson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Evan Anderson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Tristi (25 May 2024). "49ers UDFA Anderson drawing early D.J. Jones comparison from Kocurek". NBC Sports. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  7. ^ Cohn, Grant (3 May 2024). "Why the 49ers Signed DT Evan Anderson as a UDFA". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  8. ^ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster of 2024". San Francisco 49ers. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  10. ^ Bonilla, David (27 August 2024). "49ers 2024 Practice Squad Tracker: Tanner Mordecai, Trent Taylor among signees". 49ers Web Zone. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  11. ^ Maiocco, Matt. "49ers add Okuayinonu to active roster, place Hargrave, Robinson on IR". NBC Sports. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  12. ^ "49ers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of #NEvsSF". San Francisco 49ers. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  13. ^ "49ers Place Aiyuk on IR, Promote Anderson to 53-Man Roster and More Moves". 49ers.com. October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.