Anderson played college football for the Houston Cougars of the University of Houston from 1988 to 1991. He played in 44 games and finished with a career field goal percentage 69.3% and 423 points, an NCAA record at the time.[1][2] In 1991, he became the first NCAA player to exceed 400 career points.[3] He currently holds school records at Houston for career and single season field goals made, kicking points in a season and tied for the longest field goal.[1][4]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
On May 27, 1992, Anderson signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[5] He was later released from the team.[6]
Cincinnati Bengals
On February 4, 1993, Anderson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[6] On August 16, Anderson was waived by the Bengals.[7]
Cleveland Browns
On August 18, the Cleveland Browns signed Anderson. He was released on August 24.[6]
Sacramento Gold Miners
On April 28, 1994, Anderson signed with the Sacramento Gold Miners.[8] In a game against the Baltimore CFLers on September 11, he scored the go ahead, 47-yard field goal to complete a comeback victory.[9] On September 30, he would score six field goals in a 19–16 win against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[10] Anderson converted 40 out of 41 extra point attempts and made 39 out of 55 field goals.[11]
San Antonio Texans
Anderson remained with the team after they relocated to San Antonio. In a game against the Birmingham Barracudas on October 29, he scored four field goals in a 48–42 victory.[12] He would improve dramatically in the 1995 CFL season, leading the league in points scored (235) and finished with a field goal percentage of 86.2%.[13] He was named a CFL Southern All-Star and a CFL All-Star.
Kansas City Chiefs
On March 18, 1996, Anderson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[14] In a preseason game he kicked two field goals in a loss to the St. Louis Rams.[15][16] He was waived by the Chiefs on August 20.[6]
