Drew Anderson

Class

2014
Honors

Baseball (2011-2014), Basketball (2011-2014), Football (2011-2014)

CAREER (AS A COACH)
- Bryant University: Drew Anderson begins his first season with the Bulldogs in 2023. He will serve as the quarterbacks coach. Anderson comes to Smithfield after spending the last two years as the offensive coordinator at Diablo Valley College.
- Diablo Valley College: At Diablo Valley, Anderson improved DVC's offense from 46th (19 ppg) in California to fifth (36 ppg) in his first season. He helped DVC average over 430 yards of offense in each of his two seasons. Anderson produced two Division I scholarship quarterbacks in 2022 and three total in his time as the offensive coordinator.
PROFESSIONAL
- Edmonton Elks: Anderson signed with the Edmonton Elks of the CFL on June 29, 2021. Anderson was released by the Elks on July 30, 2021.
- Arizona Cardinals: After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft Anderson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). In week one of the 2019 NFL Preseason, Anderson would make his professional debut vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. In week two, Anderson would go on to throw his first professional touchdown pass vs. the Oakland Raiders. Over three solid preseason appearances, Anderson completed 18 of 32 attempts for 206 yards, including two touchdowns to one interception. Anderson also had three carries for 42 yards. After the preseason concluded, Anderson was released when the Cardinals signed Kyle Sloter to the practice squad. Once Sloter signed with the Detroit Lions in November, Anderson was brought back. In week 17 of the 2019 NFL season, Anderson was promoted to the active roster but did not see any action. He was waived on July 26, 2020. Anderson saw action as a quarterback for the Jousters of The Spring League in 2021.
  - The road less traveled: Drew Anderson’s path to the NFL was windy and full of changes, JACK PARODI (July 16, 2019)
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
- Threw for 2,864 yards and 20 touchdowns, earning all-conference honors.
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO
- Played one season at Buffalo where he set the school's single game record for passing yards and touchdowns against Western Michigan with seven scores on 597 yards, all without throwing an interception
- Was an Academic All-MAC selection at Buffalo
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
- Threw for 3,459 yards and 33 touchdowns in one season with the Vikings.
- DVC turns to bounce back Drew Anderson from San Diego State (August 14, 2015)
- Drew Anderson completed five touchdown passes and the Diablo Valley College football team routed host Feather River 45-14 (September 15, 2015)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
MIRAMONTE HIGH SCHOOL ('14)
- Was named the East Bay Male Athlete of the Year after passing for 4,074 yards and 47 touchdowns his senior season. Named All-East Bay First Team. Averaged 21.3 points and 10.3 rebounds for the Miramonte basketball team and had a .414 batting average for the Matadors’ baseball squad.
PERSONAL
- Born Drew Anderson on October 18, 1995 in Oakland, California
- Son of Carolyn and Drew Anderson
- Has one brother, Ryan, and a sister, Brittany
- Currently pursuing master's in human development and leadership