When most people think of a fullback, they think of a big bruiser who clears the way for others rather than making plays with the ball in his hands. But for the New York Jets, Richie Anderson was anything but a “normal” fullback.
A sixth-round pick in the 1993 NFL draft out of Penn State, Anderson was more of a runner than receiver or blocker for the Nittany Lions. Over his final two seasons in Happy Valley, Anderson rushed for over 2,000 yards and 28 touchdowns, while catching just 37 passes.
But once he got to the pros, Anderson would eventually prove himself to be one of the best pass-catching fullbacks in NFL history.