Otis Anderson Jr.
| No. 32 | |
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 12, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died: | November 29, 2021 (aged 23) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Jacksonville (FL) University Christian |
| College: | UCF (2017–2020) |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Otis Lee Anderson Jr. (November 12, 1998 – November 29, 2021) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, receiving first-team all-AAC honors in 2019, and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Not signed to a roster spot ahead of the 2021 season, Anderson received national attention after he was shot and killed by his father the same year.
College career
[edit]Anderson attended University Christian School in Jacksonville, Florida and the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he played college football for the Knights.[1][2] Regarded as a utility player, he was utilized as a slotback, running back, wide receiver, and return specialist. He is second all-time at UCF in yards per carry. He ranks ninth of all-time at UCF with 2,182 career rushing yards. His 3,708 all-purpose yards rank eighth all-time at UCF. He also has 27 total touchdowns, which ranks eighth in school history.[3]
Professional career
[edit]| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) |
179 lb (81 kg) |
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.65 s | 1.64 s | 2.69 s | 4.42 s | 7.04 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
11 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2021 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.[5][6] The Rams cut him following training camp.[7] He signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2021,[8] and was released on September 20.[9]
Death
[edit]Anderson was shot and killed by his father, Otis Lee Anderson Sr., in a domestic disturbance over an alleged dog bite on November 29, 2021.[10][7][11] His father pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted manslaughter in November 2023, and received 12 and half years total in a state prison.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jacksonville RB Otis Anderson Jr. commits to UCF". Orlando Sentinel. March 17, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Former UC star Otis Anderson Jr. is ready for NFL draft". News4jax.com. April 22, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Frenette, Gene (August 24, 2018). "Love or hate UCF, Knights bring the swagger". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Otis Anderson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Former UC football star Otis Anderson Jr. signs free-agent contract with Rams". News4jax.com. June 23, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Charean (June 23, 2021). "Rams sign former UCF standout Otis Anderson Jr". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Adelson, Andrea (November 30, 2021). "Father charged in death of ex-UCF RB Anderson". ESPN.com.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (September 1, 2021). "Rams sign 14 players to practice squad". TheRams.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Otis Anderson: Cut from Rams' practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 20, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Li, David K. (November 30, 2021). "Former UCF football player allegedly killed by his father in dispute over dog bite". NBC News.
- ^ Feindt, Casey (November 30, 2021). "Internet mourns former UCF RB reportedly killed in Jacksonville". firstcoastnews.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Butler, Scott (November 7, 2023). "Jacksonville football star's father sentenced to 12 years, 6 months for manslaughter". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
External links
[edit]- UCF Knights bio
Media related to Otis Anderson Jr. at Wikimedia Commons
