While at Steinmetz High School in Chicago, Anderson was ranked 29th among Illinois prospects, 65th in the nation, and was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.
Anderson totaled 1,541 yards of total offense and 26 TDs, including 1,288 rushing yards (school's first 1,000-yard season) and 18 TDs on 9-2 conference champion and playoff qualifier as junior.