Ray Anderson brings veteran linebacker grit to Southern
In the 2021 season, Ray Anderson was a tone-setting defender for Southern, leading the Jaguars with 48 tackles, 3 sacks, and 7 tackles for loss while repeatedly flashing disruptive playmaking against the run and on pressure downs[10][14]. He also earned STATS Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week honorable mention after an 11-tackle, 4-TFL performance that included a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and pass breakup[4]. The fit is clear: he’s the kind of physical, high-motor linebacker who shows up in the mess, makes opponents feel him, and gives a defense an edge beyond the box score[3][5].
