Eastern Washington University Athletics

2022: Appeared in four games as a backup offensive lineman.

2021: Made his debut against Central Washington on 9/11/21.

Coach Aaron Best on Anderson: “He’s long, athletic and raw – and could even be called pliable and moldable. He didn’t start playing football until later on, and we were intrigued. We’ve had several of those types of players over the years. He’s a local product coming from Central Valley, and we’re excited about his opportunity. He’s watched our games so he knows about the tradition we have – not only as a program but as an offensive line. His father was an All-America center at the FCS level, so he comes from a football family. He’s a relentless skier as well, so he’s a multi-sport athlete in football, basketball and skiing. We really enjoy the ceiling he has. He has a lot of growth potential, not just from a physical standpoint but from a mental standpoint as an offensive lineman. Being local, long and the desire to be coached are the ingredients to become a very fine offensive lineman here at Eastern. We’re excited about his addition to our program.”

HS: Graduated in 2021 from Central Valley High School. Was listed as a two-star recruit by 247 Sports. During the abbreviated 2020-21 season, he helped Central Valley finish 5-2 overall and in the Greater Spokane League. Anderson helped lead Central Valley to a 7-3 record (3-2 in the Greater Spokane League) in the 2019 season. He finally settled in as an offensive tackle at CV after previously playing as a wide receiver, tight end, safety and defensive end. Was coached in high school by Ryan Butner. He also played basketball for the Bears, and helped the school to a State 4A runner-up finish. He was a near 4.0 student in high school, with a 3.95 grade point average through 2020. Eastern has had a long line of Central Valley graduates in its program, including current player Aaron Williams (’18).

Personal: Interested in majoring in engineering at Eastern. Had a 3.32 grade point average through spring quarter of 2022. Born 3/18/03 in Dayton, Ohio. Parents are Chris Anderson and Josie Moore. His father was a NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (then I-AA) All-American in 1995 as a senior center at Eastern Illinois. He also earned second team Academic All-America honors and was a first team All-Gateway Football Conference selection. The Panthers finished 10-2 overall and 5-1 in the Gateway in 1995, and fell to Stephen F. Austin 34-29 in the FCS (I-AA) Playoffs. Listed at 6-foot-5, 281 pounds, he was originally from Kaukauna (Wisc.) High School. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and was a 1991 graduate. He redshirted at Eastern Illinois in 1991 when EWU traveled to Charleston, Ill., and fell to the Panthers 30-12 in the lone meeting between the two schools.