Kimble Anders is a former American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He was born on September 11, 1966, in Houston, Texas, and attended Willowridge High School in Missouri City, Texas.
Anders played college football at the University of Houston, where he was a standout running back. He rushed for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns in his senior year and was named the Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
In 1991, Anders was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. He quickly established himself as a versatile and reliable player, capable of running, blocking, and catching passes out of the backfield. He played in all 16 games in his rookie season, rushing for 152 yards and catching 25 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
Over the next few seasons, Anders became a key player for the Chiefs, earning a reputation as one of the best fullbacks in the league. He was a valuable blocker for running back Marcus Allen and helped the team reach the playoffs in 1992, 1993, and 1994.
Anders had his best season in 1997, when he rushed for a career-high 390 yards and caught 54 passes for 437 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl that year and helped the Chiefs reach the playoffs for the fourth time in his career.
Anders continued to play for the Chiefs until 2000, when he was released after suffering a knee injury. He finished his career with 2,261 rushing yards, 3,094 receiving yards, and 29 touchdowns. He also set a record for the most receptions by a running back in Chiefs history, with 303.
After retiring from football, Anders worked as a coach and mentor for young athletes. He founded the Kimble Anders Football Camp, which provides training and guidance for aspiring football players. He also worked as a broadcaster for local sports radio stations in Kansas City.
Anders was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor in 2006 and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. He is remembered as a hardworking and dedicated player who was respected by his teammates and coaches.
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