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**Courtney Anderson**
	No. -- Free Agent
	Tight end
Personal information
	Date of birth: November 19, 1980 (age 29)
	Place of birth: Greenville, Texas
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	Weight: 270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
	College: San José State
	NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245
	Debuted in 2004 for the Oakland Raiders
Career history
	As player:; Oakland Raiders (2004–2006); Miami Dolphins (2007); Detroit Lions (2007); Atlanta Falcons (2007); Buffalo Bills (2008); Houston Texans (2009); Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	No notable achievements;
Career NFL statistics as of 2008
Receptions	62
Receiving yards	763
Touchdowns	6
Stats at NFL.com

Courtney Anderson (born November 19, 1980 in Greenville, Texas) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at San José State.

Anderson has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.

[edit] College career

Anderson attended Contra Costa College for two years, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he lined up at wide receiver before moving to tight end.

He then transferred to San Jose State University where, in 23 games, hauled in 36 passes for 477 yards (13.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Oakland Raiders

Anderson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was cut before the 2007 season.

[edit] Miami Dolphins

Anderson went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2007 but was released after the preseason.

[edit] Detroit Lions

Anderson was signed by the Detroit Lions on September 24, 2007, but was released October 28.

[edit] Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons claimed Anderson off waivers on November 13, 2007 from the Lions.

[edit] Buffalo Bills

Anderson signed with the Buffalo Bills on March 10, 2008, but was released on August 30 during final cuts.

[edit] Houston Texans

After spending the 2008 regular season out of football, Anderson was signed to a future contract by the Houston Texans on January 5, 2009. He was waived by the team on April 30.

[edit] Personal

Anderson was a member of the 1999 Richmond Oilers basketball team that was featured in the movie Coach Carter. He was portrayed as the character Junior Battle.

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