Dres Anderson
 Anderson with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015 | |
| No. 18 – Chicago Bears | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 20, 1992 Riverside, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Utah |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Practice squad |
Dres Flipper Anderson (born July 20, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah.
Early years
Anderson attended John W. North High School in Riverside, California. He was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit.[1] He committed to the University of Utah to play college football.
College career
Anderson played at Utah from 2010 to 2014. After redshirting his first year, Anderson played in 44 games over the next four years. As a sophomore and junior he led the team in receiving.[2] As a senior he played in the first seven games before suffering a knee injury that ended his season.[3][4] Anderson finished his career with 134 receptions for 2,077 yards and 17 receiving touchdowns.[5]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Anderson went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, allegedly due to concerns over his surgically repaired knee, but was quickly signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[6]
On September 3, 2016, Anderson was released by the 49ers.[7] The next day, he was signed to the 49ers' practice squad.[8] On October 18, 2016, Anderson was released by the 49ers.[9]
Chicago Bears
On November 22, 2016, Anderson was signed to the Bears' practice squad.[10]
Personal life
Anderson's father, Flipper Anderson, played in the NFL from 1988 to 1997.[11][12][13] His uncle Paco Craig, also played one year in the NFL.[14]
References
- ^ Rivals.com
- ^ Anderson poised for big senior year at Utah
- ^ Utah WR Dres Anderson out for season with knee injury
- ^ Utes lose WR Dres Anderson
- ^ Ravens WR coach attends Utah wide receiver Dres Anderson's Pro Day, sources say
- ^ "Utah football: Dres Anderson headed to San Francisco, plus more Utes undrafted free agent destinations". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "49ers Release 20 Players, Announce Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com.
- ^ "49ers Sign Nine Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com.
- ^ "49ers Sign WR DeAndre Smelter to Practice Squad, Release WR Dres Anderson". 49ers.com. October 18, 2016.
- ^ Emma, Chris (November 22, 2016). "Bears Sign De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster, Dres Anderson To Practice Squad". Chicago.CBSlocal.com.
- ^ Dres Anderson is more than Flipper's kid at Utah
- ^ Utes links: Flipper Anderson 'still in awe' watching his son Dres play
- ^ Utah WR Dres Anderson following in father's footsteps
- ^ Utes football: Family of Utah receiver Dres Anderson will be rooting for the guys in red