Evan Anderson
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born | February 14, 2002 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 326 lb (148 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Jones (Orlando) | ||||||||||
| College | Florida Atlantic (2020–2023) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2024: undrafted | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||
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Evan Anderson (born February 14, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls.
College career
[edit]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
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 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) | 6 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.99 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]
On April 22, 2025, Anderson re-signed with the 49ers.[14] He was waived on August 27 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] On January 20, 2026, Anderson signed a reserve/futures contract with San Francisco.[17]
On July 26, 2026, Anderson was waived by the 49ers.[18]
References
[edit]- ↑ Greenberg, Maddox (November 29, 2023). "FAU Football: Evan Anderson declares for NFL Draft". University Press. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Preister, Cameron. "FAU Football: Evan Anderson healthy and ready to lead Owls' D-line again". University Press. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Weinberger, Zach (August 12, 2022). "How did Florida Atlantic University defensive tackle 'Big Slim' lose 40 pounds?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Evan Anderson". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Evan Anderson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Tristi (May 25, 2024). "49ers UDFA Anderson drawing early D.J. Jones comparison from Kocurek". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Cohn, Grant (May 3, 2024). "Why the 49ers Signed DT Evan Anderson as a UDFA". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ↑ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster of 2024". San Francisco 49ers. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Bonilla, David (August 27, 2024). "49ers 2024 Practice Squad Tracker: Tanner Mordecai, Trent Taylor among signees". 49ers Web Zone. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Maiocco, Matt (September 28, 2024). "49ers add Okuayinonu to active roster, place Hargrave, Robinson on IR". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ "49ers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of #NEvsSF". San Francisco 49ers. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ "49ers Place Aiyuk on IR, Promote Anderson to 53-Man Roster and More Moves". 49ers.com. October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Bonilla, Davif. "49ers sign four players to one-year exclusive rights contracts". 49ers Webzone. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves, Sign 13 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ "49ers Sign DL Evan Anderson and OL Kilian Zierer". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ "49ers Sign 14 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Madson, Kyle. "49ers re-sign familiar face in roster move to swap defensive linemen". NinersWire.com. Retrieved July 28, 2026.