Richie Anderson was drafted No. 144 overall by the New York Jets in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 161 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2950th at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Richie Anderson came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2950th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2276% of career value
- Final season
- 200411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of Richie Anderson.
Florida
Arizona State
California
Washington
Penn State in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other FB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richie Anderson in the 1993 NFL Draft
Richie Anderson is a Fullback out of Penn State selected No. 144 overall by the New York Jets in the 1993 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Richie Anderson drafted?
Richie Anderson was selected No. 144 overall by the New York Jets in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/richie-anderson.
What college did Richie Anderson play for?
Richie Anderson played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Richie Anderson's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/richie-anderson.