Robby Anderson is a professional American football player. As of 2022, he plays in the National Football Association for the Carolina Panthers. He used to play for the New York Jets, the team that drafted him into the NFL. Prior to playing professionally, he used to play for Temple University.
Player Profile, High School, and College Career
Robert Steven Anderson was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey on May 9, 1993. He stands 191 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 86 kg. He plays wide receiver.
He attended South Plantation High School before he committed to play collegiate football for Temple University. While at Temple, he redshirted his first year and started playing as a defensive back.
| Team |
Carolina Panthers
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| Position | Wide Receiver |
| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 86 kg |
| Born | 9 May 1993 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Team History | |
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Carolina Panthers
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2020 - present |
New York Jets
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2016 - 2019 |
When Coach Matt Rhule helmed the Owls, Anderson was switched to the wide receiver position.
Professional Career
He went undrafted during the 2016 Draft but was later signed by the New York Jets. He would stay with the team through to 2019.
In May 2016, he signed as an undrafted free agent for the Jets and he made his debut in September 2016. He rounded off his rookie season with 42 receptions and 587 receiving yards. He played well for the team in 2017 and 2018, managing to become the 2018 leading receiver.
In 2019, he became a restricted free agent. In 2020, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers. Anderson debuted for the team in Week 1 of 2020. By August 2021, he signed a contract extension with the team.
