Jason Andersen
No. 67
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1977-09-03) September 3, 1977
Hayward, California
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Piedmont Hills (CA)
College:BYU
NFL Draft:1998 / Round: 7 / Pick: 211
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Paola High School (2006)
    Offensive assistant
  • Southern Utah University (2014–present)
    Offensive Line
  • Darby Junior High School
    Head coach

Jason Andersen[1] (born September 3, 1977, as Jason Young) is a former American football center who played for four seasons with the New England Patriots National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years

Andersen attended Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose, California. In High School he lettered in football, basketball, and track. In football he was a two-time all-league and all-county selection as an offensive and defensive tackle and long snapper. In basketball he was a two-time all-league center. Andersen was recruited to play for BYU.[2]

College career

After graduating from high school, Andersen attended BYU, where he played multiple positions on the offensive line. In his sophomore and junior season, he played mainly right guard, with some games as right tackle. In his senior season, he played as center.[3]

Professional career

Andersen was drafted in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft.[4] Andersen played for New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, while being signed with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns. He also played 3 seasons in the Arena football League, playing for the Arizona Rattlers, San Jose Sabercats, and Utah Blaze.[5][6][7][8][9]

References

  1. "Jason Andersen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. "Where are They Now: Jason Andersen (1994-97)". March 6, 2015.
  3. "Where are They Now: Jason Andersen (1994-97)". March 6, 2015.
  4. "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  5. "Where are They Now: Jason Andersen (1994-97)". March 6, 2015.
  6. "Jason Andersen Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  7. "Jason Andersen Stats, News and Video - C". NFL.com.
  8. "Jason Andersen Stats, News, Bio".
  9. "Jason Andersen, , - News, Stats, Bio".
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