Auburn’s All-Time Top 10 NFL Players
By Chris Roush
4. Willie Anderson, right tackle, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens
Anderson was drafted in the first round in 1996 by the Bengals, and he played his first 12 seasons for them. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player and was named an All Pro three times — in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Anderson played in 195 totals games in his NFL career, ending up with a final season with the Baltimore Ravens. His mammoth size — he was 6-foot-5 and weighed 340 pounds — allowed him to push defensive lineman out of the way and protect his quarterback.
Anderson’s son, Jair Anderson, is a wide receiver for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. When the elder Anderson was at Auburn, he played for the undefeated 1993 team. Anderson was also a first alternate for the Pro Bowl in 2001 and 2002. A USA Today High School All-American, Anderson retired from the Ravens to spend more time with his son.