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The Carolina Panthers selected the cornerback with the 23rd
overall pick in 2000 out of Jackson State.
The Panthers and the university both confirmed that Anderson
died Wednesday in Mississippi. The cause of death is unknown at
this time.
"Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones," the
Panthers said in a statement.
Anderson played 27 games (nine starts) for Carolina from 2000-01
and contributed 75 tackles, one interception and three fumble
recoveries. He returned a fumble 94 yards for a touchdown
against the New York Jets on Oct. 28, 2001.
He never played in the NFL again after drawing a one-year
suspension in May 2002 for violating the league's
substance-abuse policy.
At Jackson State, Anderson helped the Tigers win the
Southwestern Athletic Conference as a 1996 freshman.
"Today is a sad day for the JSU family," Jackson State vice
president and director of athletics Ashley Robinson said
Wednesday in a statement. "Rashard was one of the best players
in the history of our football program and an outstanding
person. He attended our spring football game in April and was
excited about the program returning to championship status.
Rashard will always be remembered by Jackson State University,
and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time."
--Field Level Media
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