DEON ANDERSON
FULLBACK #34
DALLAS COWBOYS
“Without Dennis and Eugene’s help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. They kept it real and helped me blow up the Combine and understand the interview process by NFL teams. They wrote letters and made sure I had character recommendations so each NFL team knew what I was all about. Those are my guys because everything they said they would do, they did.”
Powerful lead blocker and special teams destroyer. Multi-talented performer who combines devastating lead blocking ability along with dependable hands out of the backfield and short yardage running skills.
Professional Career
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (195th pick overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Entering his fourth season as the starting fullback for the Cowboys. Valuable special teams performer.
Collegiate Career
Attended the University of Connecticut. In 47 games at Connecticut, started in 23 of them. Carried 114 times for 420 yards (3.7 avg) and one touchdown and had 48 receptions for 394 yards (8.2 avg) and three scores, adding 12 yards on one kickoff return. Also recorded 40 special teams tackles (21 solos). In 2006, was named the team’s Most Valuable Player by vote of his teammates.
High School Career
Attended Avon (Ct.) Old Farms Prep School in 2001. Earned All-New England and All-Conference honors in football and was named the team’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.