Rory Anderson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Rory Anderson
| image = Rory Anderson.JPG
| alt = A picture of Anderson
| caption = Anderson with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
| current_team =
| number = 48
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|10|2}}
| birth_place = Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 246
| high_school = McEachern
(Powder Springs, Georgia)
| college = South Carolina
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 254
| pastteams = * San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2015}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Birmingham Iron ({{AAF Year|2019}})
| pfr = AndeRo01
}}
Rory C. "Busta" Anderson II (born October 2, 1992) is an American former professional football tight end. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=Cam |date=2015-05-02 |title=49ers 7th-round pick (b): South Carolina's Rory 'Busta' Anderson joins crowded TE corps |url=https://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2015/05/02/49ers-7th-round-pick-b-south-carolinas-rory-busta-anderson-joins-crowded-te-corps/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Mercury News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2015 |title=San Francisco 49ers Draft South Carolina TE Busta Anderson |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/san-francisco-49ers-draft-south-carolina-te-busta-anderson-15239033 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=49ers.com |language=en-US}} He played college football at South Carolina.[http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26608043/article-Anderson--ready-to-go--regardless-of-which-team-calls-for-his-services?instance=special%20_coverage_right_column Anderson ‘ready to go’ regardless of which team calls for his services] He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Birmingham Iron.
Early life
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Played both football and basketball in high school at Powder Springs (GA) McEachern. As a junior, he helped the basketball team to the state AAAAA quarterfinals. As a senior, he was captain of the basketball team, and caught 38 passes with 6 touchdowns in football.
Football recruiting websites labeled Rory as a high-end valuable 3 star recruit. Rory held over a dozen offers from colleges and ultimately chose South Carolina over schools such as Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Louisville, Mississippi State, USF, NC State, Cincinnati, and many others.
College career
Anderson played college football at South Carolina from 2011 through the 2014 season. Although sidelined by injuries during his college career, he finished with 954 yards on 61 catches (15.6 average) and 9 touchdown catches.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rory-anderson-1.html|title=Rory Anderson College Stats|website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com|access-date=October 7, 2016}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 5/8
| weight = 244
| arm span = 32 1/4
| hand span = 8 3/4
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Rory Anderson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/rory-anderson/3200414e-4449-0104-9b8b-f9f15fee610c |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Scout Rory Anderson College Football Profile |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=119856&DraftYear=2015 |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |date=April 1, 2015 |title=Damiere Byrd of South Carolina runs 4.28 40 on grass |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/damiere-byrd-of-south-carolina-runs-4-28-40-on-grass-0ap3000000483028 |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}
}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
Anderson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) with the 37th pick in the seventh round (254th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-grab-te-rory-busta-anderson-last-pick |title=49ers grab TE Rory 'Busta' Anderson with last pick |date=May 2, 2015 |first=Matt |last=Maiocco |accessdate=April 28, 2016 |work=CSN Bay Area |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425081958/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-grab-te-rory-busta-anderson-last-pick |archive-date=April 25, 2016 }} The 49ers also drafted his college teammate Mike Davis in the 4th round.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/2/8535143/2015-nfl-draft-results-49ers-select-xxxx-with-second-4th-round-pick|title=49ers select running back Mike Davis|last=Fucillo|first=David|date=May 2, 2015|website=Niners Nation|access-date=October 7, 2016}} Along with Davis, the 49ers also signed college teammate quarterback Dylan Thompson as an undrafted rookie and wide receiver Bruce Ellington was drafted in the 4th round in the 2014 NFL draft.{{Cite news|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/5-Things-to-Know-about-49ers-TE-Busta-Anderson/a165cf77-0748-440b-bb44-cf47b1047644|title=5 Things to Know about 49ers TE Busta Anderson|last=Price|first=Taylor|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2016|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010025859/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/5-Things-to-Know-about-49ers-TE-Busta-Anderson/a165cf77-0748-440b-bb44-cf47b1047644|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/5/10/5703528/2014-nfl-draft-results-49ers-pick-bruce-ellington-wr-south-carolina|title=49ers draft wide receiver Bruce Ellington|last=Fucillo|first=David|date=May 10, 2014|website=Niners Nation|access-date=October 7, 2016}} All 4 of these players played together for the 2012 Gamecocks. On May 11, 2015, Anderson signed his rookie contract.{{Cite news|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/San-Francisco-49ers-Sign-Nine-Draft-Picks/65f9c4eb-160b-4505-879b-6f57c35e603c|title=San Francisco 49ers Sign Nine Draft Picks|date=May 11, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2016}} Anderson caught his first touchdown in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on September 3, 2015.{{Cite news|url=http://www.49ers.com/video/videos/Busta-Anderson-High-points-Ball-for-16-yard-TD/6bb095c8-3ec1-4207-8cb0-5609389bfe29|title=Busta Anderson High-points Ball for 16-yard TD|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2016|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010022840/http://www.49ers.com/video/videos/Busta-Anderson-High-points-Ball-for-16-yard-TD/6bb095c8-3ec1-4207-8cb0-5609389bfe29|url-status=dead}} On August 28, 2016, the 49ers released Anderson along with offensive lineman Erik Pears.{{Cite news|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Two-More-Roster-Moves/11ed4c57-1878-42e2-949d-1cf2a84e2694|title=49ers Announce Two More Roster Moves|date=August 28, 2016|access-date=October 7, 2016|archive-date=October 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002160502/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Two-More-Roster-Moves/11ed4c57-1878-42e2-949d-1cf2a84e2694|url-status=dead}}
=Chicago Bears=
On September 27, 2016, the Chicago Bears signed Anderson to the practice squad.{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-ink-Joique-Bell-put-Fuller-on-IR/d2206d62-fd98-446d-aa99-565866376eea|title=Bears ink Joique Bell, put Fuller on IR|last=Mayer|first=Larry|date=September 27, 2016|access-date=October 7, 2016|archive-date=October 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002035347/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-ink-Joique-Bell-put-Fuller-on-IR/d2206d62-fd98-446d-aa99-565866376eea|url-status=dead}} He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 10, 2016.{{cite web|title=Bears elevate Bausby, waive Hurst|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-elevate-Bausby-waive-Hurst/bc15c261-5890-429a-9057-0ced01970877|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=October 10, 2016|access-date=October 11, 2016|archive-date=January 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102111655/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-elevate-Bausby-waive-Hurst/bc15c261-5890-429a-9057-0ced01970877|url-status=dead}}
=Buffalo Bills=
On August 20, 2017, Anderson was signed by the Buffalo Bills.{{cite web|title=Bills sign TE Anderson, S McDonald|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-TE-Anderson-S-McDonald/2f3f10b1-5ba9-4920-b883-dc7db8be5a03|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820182004/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-TE-Anderson-S-McDonald/2f3f10b1-5ba9-4920-b883-dc7db8be5a03|url-status=dead}} He was waived on September 2, 2017.{{cite web|title=Bills move 30 off the roster to reach 53|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-move-30-off-the-roster-to-reach-53/ad4c9c3a-e0f8-425a-b9fb-5be1060cbf88|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410122657/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-move-30-off-the-roster-to-reach-53/ad4c9c3a-e0f8-425a-b9fb-5be1060cbf88|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 10, 2018|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 2, 2017}}
=Birmingham Iron=
In 2019, Anderson joined the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football.{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2019/1/31/football-four-former-gamecocks-make-aaf-rosters.aspx|title=Four Former Gamecocks Make AAF Rosters|work=South Carolina Gamecocks|date=January 31, 2019|accessdate=February 6, 2019}} He was placed on injured reserve on March 4, 2019, and waived from injured reserve on April 1, 2019.
Personal life
References
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External links
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- [http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rory_anderson_742739.html South Carolina Gamecocks bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511122306/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rory_anderson_742739.html |date=May 11, 2015 }}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgkpwEUdoc South Carolina Gamecocks highlights]
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Category:American football tight ends
Category:Birmingham Iron players
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Category:Chicago Bears players
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Category:Players of American football from Marietta, Georgia
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Category:Players of American football from Cobb County, Georgia