Ricky Anderson (American football)

Ricky Anderson
No. 96
Position:Punter, placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1963-01-24) January 24, 1963
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Lakewood
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
College:Vanderbilt (1981–1984)
NFL draft:1985: 11th round, 298th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Richard Paul Anderson (born January 24, 1963) is an American former football punter who played college football at Vanderbilt University. He was a unanimous All-American in 1984 as a punter. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the eleventh round of the 1985 NFL draft.

Early life

Richard Paul Anderson was born on January 24, 1963, in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] He attended Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg.[1]

College career

Anderson played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. He joined the team as a walk-on and was a four-year letterman from 1981 to 1984.[2][1] He played both punter and placekicker for the Commodores. In 1982, he converted 14 of 22 field goals and 31 of 31 extra points.[3] Anderson punted 53 times for 2,274 yards in 1983 while converting 10 of 16 field goals and 19 of 20 extra points, earning United Press International (UPI) first-team All-SEC honors at punter.[4][3] As a senior in 1984, he recorded 58 punts for 2,793 yards, 16 of 19 field goals, and 22 of 24 extra points, garnering Associated Press and UPI first-team All-SEC recognition.[3][5][6] He was a unanimous All-American in 1984 as a punter.[7]

Professional career

Anderson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 11th round, with the 298th overall pick, of the 1985 NFL draft.[1][8][9] He was released on September 2, 1985.[10]

Anderson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on February 13, 1986, and was later released on August 25, 1986.[10]

Anderson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.[11] He was cut by the Seahawks on August 3, 1987.[12]

Anderson signed with the Atlanta Falcons during the 1987 NFL players strike.[13] However, he did not play in any games and was released in early October 1987.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ricky Anderson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Ricky Anderson". Vanderbilt University. June 27, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Ricky Anderson". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  4. ^ "1983 All-Southeastern Conference football team". November 29, 1983.
  5. ^ "All-SEC team". Gainesville Sun. December 4, 1984.
  6. ^ David Moffit. "1984 All-SEC Football Team Announced".
  7. ^ "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "Ricky Anderson drafted". The Evening Independent. May 1, 1985. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  9. ^ "Ricky Anderson's waiting finally ended at 2 a.m." The Evening Independent. May 7, 1985. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Ricky Anderson Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  11. ^ Cremer, Randy (June 20, 1987). "where are they now?". Tampa Bay Times. p. 6. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  12. ^ "Seahawks cut kicker Ejsmont; Young Bosworth still missing". The Daily Herald. August 3, 1987. pp. 2C. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  13. ^ "Replacement rosters". The Sacramento Bee. October 2, 1987. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  14. ^ "Transactions". The Miami Herald. October 5, 1987. pp. 11B. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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