Erick Scott Anderson (born October 7, 1968 in Long Beach, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Michigan. He won the Butkus Award in 1991.

[edit] College career

Anderson's 286 career tackles ranks second in school history at the University of Michigan^[1]:

1. Jarrett Irons - 296 tackles (1993-1996)
2. Erick Anderson - 286 tackles (1988-1991)
3. Sam Sword - 265 tackles (1995-1998)
4. Ron Simpkins - 262 tackles (1976-1979)
5. Steve Morrison - 220 tackles (1990-1994)
6. Mike Boren - 212 tackles (1980-1983)
7. Mike Mallory - 211 tackles (1982-1985)
8. Paul Girgash - 206 tackles (1979-1982)
9. Victor Hobson - 205 tackles (1999-2002)
10. Calvin O'Neal - 180 tackles (1974-1976)

[edit] Professional career

Anderson was drafted in the seventh round (186th overall pick) of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the Chiefs (1992-1993) and the Washington Redskins (1994-1995).^[2]

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