An undrafted UCLA product who fought his way from Buffalo's practice squad to a dependable role on the Bills' offensive line, Alec Anderson has become a fixture of the team's depth up front.
Alec Anderson's path to the NFL ran through undrafted free agency and a training-camp release before he found a home on Buffalo's practice squad. Four years later, the 6-foot-5 offensive lineman has established himself as one of the Bills' most reliable depth pieces, capable of stepping into either tackle or guard.
Path to the league
Anderson played college football at UCLA from 2018-2021 before going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft. He signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent, was cut during training camp, and was quickly brought back to the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster in January 2023.
Career highlights
Anderson has worked his way up from a practice-squad body to a trusted reserve who can play across the offensive line. His development earned him a new one-year, $3 million contract with the Bills in 2026, including $1.8 million guaranteed.
2025 season recap
Anderson appeared in every game for Buffalo during the 2025 season, continuing to serve as key depth on the offensive line and making spot starts when called upon, bringing his career total to six starts across two seasons.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Alec Anderson (American football, born 1999)
- Pro Football Reference: Alec Anderson
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- UCLA
- Hometown
- Fontana, CA, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
