Tyler Anderson Class: Junior Hometown: Walnut Creek, Calif. High School: De La Salle Height / Weight: 5-10 / 211 Position: FB Birthdate: 02/04/1992 Experience: 1V

2012: Tyler is a walk-on fullback ... he has been an outstanding cog on special teams and is expected to continue to play a key role ... could see more action at fullback this season ... has good hands as a receiver. 2011: Played on most special teams recording four tackles ... season-high two tackles vs. Washington State ... due to injury he played as the primary fullback against Stanford making three catches. 2010: Redshirt ... arrived at Oregon State as a cornerback but moved to running back at midseason ... shared the offensive scout MVP honors with Connor Hamlett.

DE LA SALLE: Tyler was a three-year starter at running back and cornerback for the Spartans ... rushed for 1,289 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... also led the squad in interceptions ... selected first team all-league and was a first team selection to the Contra Costa Times' All-East Bay on offense and defense .. second team San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro ... first team all-star at cornerback representing the Bay Area in the Northern California All-Star Game ... helped De La Salle to the CIF state title ... also earned two letters in track anchoring the team's 4x100 relay team that won Northern California's Meet of Champions title in 2009 and 2010, and finished in the top three at the CIF state meet setting a school record.

PERSONAL: Born February 4, 1992 in Walnut Creek, California ... son of Alan and Juanita Anderson ... has one brother, Jordan, and one sister, Chauntel ... enjoys playing basketball and video games ... chose Oregon State because "I love the coaches and the environment" ... majoring in new media communication.

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