Ricky Anderson (American football)

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.

Ricky Anderson

No. 96
Position:	Punter, placekicker
Personal information
Born:	(1963-01-24) January 24, 1963 (age 62) 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
St. Louis Cardinals (1985)* Cincinnati Bengals (1986)* Seattle Seahawks (1987)* Atlanta Falcons (1987)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Unanimous All-American (1984) 2× First-team All-SEC (1983, 1984)

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]