Nick Andersen
Career Summary
Nick Andersen is a safety who played college football at Wake Forest.
He developed from a walk-on into a team captain and All-ACC player before joining the Rams in 2026.
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Early Life
Andersen is from Clifton, Virginia.
He is the son of Andrea and Frank Andersen and was born January 28, 2002.
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High School
Andersen was a multi-sport athlete at Centreville High School.
He played defensive back, receiver and punter, earning all-region recognition at defensive back and punter and second-team all-state recognition on defense. He also participated in basketball, track and soccer.
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College Career
Andersen became a productive member of Wake Forest's secondary.
He recorded 122 tackles in 2024 and 106 in 2025, earning all-conference recognition in both seasons. His college career included eight interceptions and a program-record 27 passes defended.
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Path to the NFL
Andersen entered the NFL through an undrafted signing.
The Rams signed him on May 8, 2026.
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NFL Career
Andersen spent his first NFL offseason with Los Angeles.
The Rams waived him on August 30, 2026, then signed him to their practice squad the following day.
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Career Accomplishments
Andersen earned All-ACC honors in multiple seasons.
He received third-team recognition in 2020 and 2024 and first-team recognition in 2025.
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Legacy
Andersen's Wake Forest career included a notable leadership role.
After arriving as a walk-on in 2020, he received a nearly unanimous captaincy vote from teammates ahead of the 2025 season.
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