University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers defensive lineman MJ Anderson (3)
Jersey Number 3

MJ Anderson

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-3 / 275
  • Hometown:
    St. Louis, Mo.
  • High School:
    Christian Brothers College High School
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2020)

2021 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Made one tackle against Ohio State • registered one quarterback hurry against Miami (OH) • saw action at Colorado and against Bowling Green • made two tackles and broke up two passes against Nebraska • recorded two tackles and one quarterback hit against Maryland • registered one tackle at Northwestern • competed against Illinois • had one tackle at Iowa • saw action at Indiana. 

2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in five games and made one tackle. Game-by-Game: Competed against Michigan • made one tackle at Maryland • competed at Illinois and against Iowa • saw action against Purdue • missed the Nebraska and Wisconsin games. 

2019: Redshirted • made collegiate debut against Maryland. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Mo. • wore No. 9 for the Cadets • missed junior season with an injury, but then led his team to a state title as a senior • notched 62 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and two forced fumbles during championship run • named First Team All-Conference, All-District, First Team All-State • honored as MCC Defensive Player of the Year and the Class 6 Defensive Player of the Year • coached by Scott Pingel • consensus three-star recruit and No. 16 recruit in Missouri by Rivals.

PERSONAL: Son of Vashell and Michael Anderson • has two sisters (Maya and Bre).
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win 66-0
Monday, September 08
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06