Anderson attended Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Louisiana and was a letterman in football.
As a wide receiver for the Grambling Tigers, Anderson had a total of 69 receptions for 1146 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season.
Anderson holds the Grambling State career record with 195 receptions for 3,334 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Anderson, A three-year starter, he became the only player in school history to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a season twice (1999–2000).
His brother Anthony was a safety with the San Diego Chargers (1987), and Stevie was a wide receiver with the New York Jets (1994) and the Arizona Cardinals (1995–96).