Deon Terry Anderson was born on January 27,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a fullback who played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
22 Facts About Deon Anderson
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Deon Anderson was selected in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Cowboys.
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Deon Anderson transferred to Hope High School after his sophomore season, where he spent one year.
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Deon Anderson transferred after his junior season to Avon Old Farms Prep, where he spent 2 years and was a three-sport letterman.
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Deon Anderson began wrestling as a senior and was named an All-American, winning the state and New England titles as a junior.
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Deon Anderson accepted a football scholarship from the University of Connecticut to play linebacker.
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Deon Anderson played on all four special teams units.
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Deon Anderson collected 34 carries for 11 yards, one rushing touchdown and five receptions for 12 yards.
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Deon Anderson started five out of 12 games, registering 35 carries for 124 yards, 15 receptions for 148 yards, one receiving touchdown and 11 special teams tackles.
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Deon Anderson missed the 2005 season, after losing his football scholarship because of poor grades and off-the-field problems, which forced him to drop out of school.
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Deon Anderson started nine out of 11 games, while receiving team MVP honors and was recognized as one of the best special teams players in the nation.
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Deon Anderson suffered a pinched nerve in his neck that forced him to miss the season finale against the seventh-ranked Louisville.
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Deon Anderson posted 23 carries for 78 yards, 14 receptions for 101 yards, one touchdown and led the team with nine special teams tackles.
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Deon Anderson finished his college career after appearing in 47 games, starting all of the 26 contests that the team opened with a fullback personnel package.
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Deon Anderson registered 114 carries for 420 yards, one rushing touchdown, 48 receptions for 394 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
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Deon Anderson led the team in special teams tackles in each of his four years and only missed one game.
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Deon Anderson was selected in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft, after the Dallas Cowboys traded up with the Cleveland Browns moving from the 200th to the 195th position, in exchange for a seventh round draft choice.
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Deon Anderson was expected to be a difference maker on special teams and was given the nickname "cricket" after eating an insect on a dare during training camp.
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Deon Anderson was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a rotator cuff injury in the eighth game.
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Deon Anderson started 10 games and had no carries, while making 12 special teams tackles.
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On October 19,2010, Deon Anderson was signed by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.
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Deon Anderson was placed on the injured reserve list with a triceps injury just 12 days after signing his contract.