James Anderson

Carolina Panthers 88th pick

OLB ·

Virginia Tech · 2006–2015

123

Games

421

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

James Anderson is a former outside linebacker out of Virginia Tech, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 88th overall pick (round 3) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 123 regular-season games from 2006 to 2015, with the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 3

Pick

88th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

OLB

College

Virginia Tech

James Anderson Career Stats

Primary starter for 4 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2006	CAR	11	15	3	0	2	2	0	3	2
2007	CAR	7	14	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CAR	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	CAR	13	37	18	0	1	1	0	1	1
2010	CAR	16	84	29	0	3.5	7	1	5	2
2011	CAR	16	89	47	0	1.5	2	2	9	0
2012	CAR	12	39	34	3	0	0	0	2	0
2013	CHI	16	79	18	8	4	5	0	3	0
2014	TEN	5	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	NO	3	11	5	0	0	1	0	0	0
Career		102	375	158	11	12	18	3	23	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

229 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.59s

Vertical Jump

41"

Broad Jump

121"

3-Cone Drill

6.67s

Shuttle

4.07s

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