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.
Thank You Gopher Fans
Tuesday, December 09
Painting the Axe
Saturday, December 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers-Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 03
Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03