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Moving back to running back Anderson will switch positions back to running back, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Anderson converted to tight end ahead of the 2025 season after beginning his career as a tailback. Now, it'll come full circle, as he's back in the Illini' running back room. Despite playing tight end, Anderson had more carries than receptions last season, rushing for 41 yards and a score on nine handoffs while catching three passes for 12 yards.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to tight end Anderson has announced the move to tight end ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Anderson will shift positions to tight end ahead of the 2025-26 season after lining up in the backfield this past season. The 6-foot-4 junior tallied six carries for 12 yards with the Fighting Illini this past fall.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from quad injury Anderson (quadriceps) is back from his previous injury, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It only took approximately half a week for Anderson to be healthy again. He will compete for carries against Kaden Feagin, Josh McCray and Aidan Laughery. But if Illinois' Monday practice is any indication, Anderson will not have much room to excel, as he is expected to work behind all three aforementioned rushers.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not completely healed Anderson (quadriceps) isn't completely healthy following his injury, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact While earlier reports indicated that Anderson was fully healthy for fall camp, Illini head coach Bret Bielema noted that his tailback wasn't quite at full capacity just yet. Anderson missed the entire 2023 season after tearing his ACL in last year's fall camp, and will look to take the first snaps of his collegiate career this fall.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for fall camp Anderson (knee) is healthy for Illinois' fall camp, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Anderson tore his ACL a year ago in fall camp, which caused the tailback to miss the entire 2023 season.Now, however, he's at full go and should be in line to see the first carries of his collegiate career this season. Still, Anderson has several talented backs ahead of him on the depth chart including Kaden Feagin and Josh McCray.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RECRUITING: USC football among Top 7 for local 4-star 2024 WR Jordan Anderson USC makes the second round of cuts for a local 4-star WR.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jordan Anderson Previews Oregon Visit One of the Ducks’ top 2024 targets will be in town this weekend.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Four-Star '24 WR Jordan Anderson set for weekend visit to Oregon Oregon is set for a big recruiting weekend and Long Beach Millikan (Calif.) junior athlete Jordan Anderson is one of the headliners. Anders...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

RECRUITING: USC football among Top 11 for local 4-star 2024 WR Jordan Anderson USC makes the Top 11 schools for a local 2024 prospect.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIP: Top247 WR Jordan Anderson excited by U-M's offense, talks bond with Semaj Morgan TMI has the latest on one of the Wolverines’ targets

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

RECRUITING: USC football re-offers 2024 4-star receiver Jordan Anderson USC re-offers a top local 2024 wide receiver.

JUNE 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM