Anderson named as American Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Vicksburg native Nick Anderson has been named as the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Defensive Player of the week in the @American_Conf:

Our very own @NickAnderson14_! #RollWave #NOLABuilt pic.twitter.com/4X3q0Cknns

— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) September 19, 2022

Anderson, a senior linebacker at Tulane, helped his team to a 17-10 upset over Kansas State on Saturday. He came up with six tackles and one tackle for loss.

The former Vicksburg High School star player has helped the Green Wave to a 3-0 start. They will be facing the University of Southern Mississippi this Saturday.

Anderson is in his final collegiate year at Tulane and is projected to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.