Football World Pays Tribute To Otis Anderson Jr.
Former Los Angeles Ram and UCF alum Otis Anderson Jr. has reportedly died at the age of 23.
He was allegedly shot and killed in Florida on Monday evening. Police are reportedly still working on the details of the shooting.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. ET in Jacksonville and he was rushed to the hospital where he later died, per Knights 247.
Anderson Jr. spent four seasons with UCF and scored 26 total touchdowns while accounting for 3,207 total yards. His best season came in 2019 when he rushed for 726 yards and five touchdowns on 113 attempts.
He also had 365 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 31 receptions.
The football world has paid tribute to Anderson Jr. after this heartbreaking news came out.
Such heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning about former @UCF_Football and @UCChristians football star Otis Anderson Jr. Great kid. So many stories about him signing autographs for people at UCF, encouraging kids, etc. Was a stud at UC and even better in college. pic.twitter.com/aIUmUKOwo8
— Justin Barney (@JustinBarneyTV) November 30, 2021
Otis Anderson Jr. had a smile that would light up a room. It was so much fun talking with this young man during his time at #UCF. I’m stunned by the news today. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
— Matt Murschel (@osmattmurschel) November 30, 2021
Thoughts and prayers go out to the UCF community and to the friends & family of Otis Anderson Jr.
R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Sidelines-South Florida 🤘 #13 WBB 5-2🤘 (@SSN_USF) November 30, 2021
Horrific news. Otis Anderson Jr. reportedly was the victim of a shooting. Had an outstanding four-year career at #UCF. https://t.co/fqQ7CtzWY5
— Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) November 30, 2021
Completely stunned by the news about Otis Anderson. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
— Eric Henry (@EricCHenry_) November 30, 2021
We lost an incredible human in Otis Anderson. Never had a bad day and always brought contagious energy! Life is precious, so make the days count and don’t just count the days. #RIPOtis🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/N7eLYsGfpc
— Jacques McClendon (@jmcc65) November 30, 2021
Rest in peace.
This is so unbelievable.https://t.co/168brpLIAT
— TPS (@TotalProSports) November 30, 2021
Our thoughts are with the Anderson family.
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