University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers linebacker Danny Anderson (35)
Jersey Number 35

Danny Anderson

  • Position:
    LB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 230
  • Hometown:
    Eden Prairie, Minn.
  • High School:
    Eden Prairie
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2019, 2018)

2019 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Competed in nine games on special teams • made collegiate debut at Purdue • also saw action at home against Illinois, Nebraska, Maryland and Penn State • competed at Iowa and Northwestern • played against Wisconsin and in Outback Bowl win against Auburn. 

2018  FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2017: Redshirted. 

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year starter at linebacker • led team in tackles his senior season with 71 tackles including 11 tackles for loss • named First Team All-State in 2016 • earned KARE 11 All-Metro and Star Tribune All-Metro honors in 2016 • also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Suzy Anderson • has two brothers (Thomas and Sam) and three sisters (Elizabeth, Krysta and Erika) • father Tim played football at Northern Illinois University and uncle Mike Anderson played at Michigan State University.
Gophers Clinch B1G Win
Saturday, September 27
Highlights: Gophers 31, Rutgers 28
Saturday, September 27
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Scarlet Knights
Saturday, September 27
Game Trailer: Gophers-Scarlet Knights
Friday, September 26