Jamaal Anderson

Anderson with the Falcons in 2009
No. 98     Atlanta Falcons
Defensive lineman
Personal information
Date of birth: February 6, 1986 (1986-02-06) (age 23)
Place of birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	Weight: 290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
College: Arkansas
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Debuted in 2007 for the Atlanta Falcons
Career history
As player: Atlanta Falcons (2007-present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Stats at NFL.com

Jamaal Anderson (born February 6, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons eighth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.

[edit] College career

Jamaal was originally a wide receiver for Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, when the Razorbacks,switched him to defensive end when Anthony Brown was injured during Anderson's sophomore season.

Anderson instantly hit it off at his new position change. Anderson recorded 17.5 quarterback sacks in his time at Arkansas, with those sacks going for minus 128 yards. He also recorded 130 tackles, with 84 solos. He had 32 stops for losses of 167 yards. He had 35 quarterback pressures, 8 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 20 starts. Anderson chose to forgo his senior season at Arkansas, and entered the NFL Draft.

[edit] Professional career

Anderson was drafted with the 8th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft. Anderson earned the position of Falcons' starting left defensive end during training camp and started all 16 regular season games. He finished the 2007 season with 30 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 3 pass defenses, and 0 quarterback sacks.

Anderson recorded his first sack against Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton on October 12, 2008. He finished the 2008 season with 27 tackles, and two sacks.

Anderson moved to defensive tackle after a few games in 2009 due to injuries to the Falcons defensive line and his struggles at end.

[edit] External links

• Arkansas Razorbacks bio