Liam Anderson (American football)

Liam Anderson (born April 30, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Holy Cross.

Liam Anderson
No. 47 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-30) April 30, 2000 (age 24)
Flanders, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Mount Olive
College:Holy Cross (2018–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Early life and high school

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Raised in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, Anderson attended Mount Olive High School where he threw for 3,220 yards and rushed for another 1,686 yards totaling 52 total touchdowns. Anderson committed to play college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders.[1]

College career

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In Anderson's five years at Holy Cross, he notched 232 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and six interceptions.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+78 in
(1.90 m)
226 lb
(103 kg)
29+14 in
(0.74 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.55 s 4.35 s 7.12 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)
10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
20 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Anderson signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.[4][5] Anderson was released during final roster cuts, but he signed to the teams practice squad one day later.[6][7] On December 30, 2023, ahead of the Colts week 17 matchup, Anderson was elevated to the active roster.[8][9] One day later, Anderson made his NFL Debut in week seventeen versus the Las Vegas Raiders, where he played eight total snaps.[10]

On January 8, 2024, Anderson signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Marchionte, Bo (February 7, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft: Holy Cross has Dynamic Playmaker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Liam Anderson Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "2023 Draft Scout Liam Anderson, Holy Cross NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Holy Cross's Liam Anderson Signs with the Indianapolis Colts". Patriot League. April 30, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Liam Anderson signs with Indianapolis Colts". BVM Sports. April 30, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Colts waive RB Jason Huntley, LB Liam Anderson". INKL. August 29, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Erickson, Joel A.; Frank, Evan. "Indianapolis Colts assemble 2023 practice squad with running back Jake Funk and add others". IndyStar. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Colts elevate WR Ethan Fernea and LB Liam Anderson to active roster from practice squad for Week 17 game against Las Vegas Raiders". Indianapolis Colts.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Wally, Drake (December 30, 2023). "Colts Add Receiver Help Ahead of Raiders Matchup". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "Liam Anderson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Colts Communications (January 8, 2024). "Colts sign 9 to reserve/future contracts, 4 to one-year contract extensions, waive CB Tony Brown". Colts.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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