Jamaal Anderson
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Career Summary
Jamaal Anderson is a former NFL defensive end who appeared in 77 regular-season games for Atlanta, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
NFL statistics credit Anderson with 121 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed and two forced fumbles over six seasons.
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Early Life
Anderson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas.
An Indianapolis Colts media guide identifies Little Rock as his birthplace and records his Parkview High School background.
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High School
Anderson attended Parkview High School in Little Rock, where he played wide receiver and defensive end.
The Colts media guide reports that he became Parkview's all-time leading receiver with 85 receptions, 1,620 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also earning all-conference recognition.
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College Career
Anderson played college football at Arkansas before entering the NFL.
The NFL player profile identifies Anderson as a defensive end; published league coverage described his transition to the NFL after his Arkansas career.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Anderson as a top-10 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
NFL coverage identifies Anderson as a 2007 top-10 selection by the Falcons before his later Cincinnati release.
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NFL Career
Anderson played four seasons with Atlanta before continuing with Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
His statistical record includes 16 games in each of his rookie and 2010 Falcons seasons, 15 appearances for Indianapolis in 2011 and two Cincinnati games in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Anderson made 48 NFL starts and totaled 121 tackles and 7.5 sacks.
His best single-season sack total was three for Indianapolis in 2011, while he registered two sacks in both the 2008 and 2010 Atlanta seasons.
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Playing Style
Anderson's defensive production came through tackle volume, pass deflections and occasional pressure.
NFL statistics list 10 career passes defensed, 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. His most productive tackling season was 2007, when he recorded 27 total tackles.
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Legacy
Anderson's football record spans a leading receiving career at Parkview and six NFL seasons as a defensive end.
His high-school receiving records preceded 77 NFL games and 48 starts across three clubs.
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