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Ottis Anderson is a former running back out of Miami, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Ottis Anderson Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXV)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1979)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1989)
- First-team All-Pro (1979)
- Second-team All-Pro (1980)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1979, 1980)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1979)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,273 | 4.0 | 81 | 376 | 3,062 | 5 |
Career History
- St. Louis Cardinals (1979–1986)
- New York Giants (1986–1992)
Born: West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. · Height: 6-2
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
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QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
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DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
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WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
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LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
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QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
| 1 | 11 |  NO |
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P |  Texas |
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