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Spencer Anderson

Guard, Pittsburgh Steelers · #74.

Player facts

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Guard
Number: 74
Born: Jun 7, 2000 (age 26)
Birthplace: Bowie, MD, USA
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 305 lbs
College: Maryland
Experience: 4 seasons
Status: Active

About

Spencer Anderson (born June 7, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.

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Background

Early life

Anderson was born on June 7, 2000, and grew up in Bowie, Maryland. He is a cousin of basketball player Harry Giles. Anderson attended Bishop McNamara High School and was ranked a three-star recruit, the 73rd-best tackle and the 17th-best player in the state by 247Sports. He committed to play college football at Maryland over various other offers.

College career

As a true freshman at Maryland in 2018, Anderson made appearances in two games. The following season, he played in all but one of their 12 games, making a single start. He started all five games in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. In 2021, Anderson started all 13 games, including four at center and nine at right tackle, only allowing one sack on the year. In his final year, he started all 13 games, including 12 at right guard and one at right tackle, while allowing two sacks. He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl following the season.