High School Career
While at Steinmetz High School in Chicago, Anderson was ranked 29th among Illinois prospects, 65th in the nation, and was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. He entered his final prep season at No. 67 among Midwest Top 100 Players by The Sporting News, and No. 80 among Midwest Hot 100 by Score.com.
He was a four-year regular as option quarterback who produced 4,225 yards of total offense and 58 touchdowns during his career. Among Anderson's high school recognitions were team MVP, first-team Chicago Public League All-Section, and second team Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League as a senior. He rushed for 840 yards (8.7 avg.) and 12 TDs on 97 carries for the Class 8A (the Illinois class with the top 12.5 percent in terms of total school enrollment) playoff qualifier during his senior season. He entered his final campaign as Chicago Sun-Times Top 100 Area Player and Chicago Tribune conference Player to Watch. He was listed No. 18 among Top 30 Junior Prospects by Chicago Sun-Times following selection as team MVP, first team all-section, first team Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League and special mention all-area during junior year.
Anderson totaled 1,541 yards of total offense and 26 TDs, including 1,288 rushing yards (school's first 1,000-yard season) and 18 TDs on 9-2 conference champion and playoff qualifier as junior. He set a school record with a 92-yard rush during his junior season, and also gained 922 rushing yards and nine TDs for his 12-1 team as a sophomore.
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