He played college football at Southeast Missouri State where he earned the nickname "Earthquake".
He caught 34 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns, and captured the Eddie James Memorial Trophy as the Western Division's top rusher.
Anderson also played in the only XFL season in 2001 for the San Francisco Demons, leading the team in rushing with 228 yards.
Anderson had played all of his CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders when he was released by them prior to the 2003 season in favor of Lawrence Phillips.
Anderson signed with the BC Lions, following head coach and general manager Wally Buono who had also been let go by Calgary.