Daniel Anderson

December 1, 2024, Northwestern Football hosts recruits for an Official Visit at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Sunday, December 1, 2024. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
5-11
Weight:
195
Position:
RB
Class:
First-Year
Hometown:
Alexander, Ark.
High School:
Bryant High School

High School:

Committed to Northwestern on December 4, 2024.
Totaled 856 yards on 74 carries for 11 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2022, added nine catches for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Helped lead Bryant to its fifth consecutive Class 7A state championship.
Appeared in just five games before an injury cut short his junior campaign in 2023, posted 35 carries for 283 yards with 4 rushing touchdowns.
Also competes in track and field, an Arkansas 6A state qualifier in triple jump, shot put, 4x100 and 4x200.
High school coach at Bryant was Quad Sanders
Chose Northwestern over Notre Dame, Tennessee, Colorado, Mississippi State.

Chris Foster (RB Coach) on Anderson: “Daniel is an electric athlete that possesses all of the right qualities on and off the field to be successful and to help the ‘Cats reach new heights and compete consistently for Big Ten Championships. A big, strong, physical running back, Daniel has demonstrated his ability to punish defenders that are attempting to tackle him, while also showcasing his athletic abilities with his movement skills that make his versatility one of his strongest attributes. Daniel’s work ethic on and off the field make him the total package.”