Brad Anderson with parents Demarius, Brad, Sr., and sister Amya (Record Photo/Lindsay Vaught)

MADISON- His nickname is The Little General. But he played a big role in Bob Jones football over the past three seasons. He led Bob Jones in receiving yards, receptions, touchdowns, and rushing as a senior.

At 5-foot-8, 170 pounds he is fast, shifty, and hard to tackle as Dorman, SC found out.

He holds a state record for two 99-yard touchdown runs against Dorman to open the 2016 season.

On Wednesday Feb. 1 he made history again becoming the first Bob Jones football player to sign a scholarship with Middle Tennessee State University. It was an achievement his coach Kevin Rose has been wanting to see for all of his nine years.

“Its a new market for us. It’s only 85 miles from here. It’s a great school and they are similar to what we do offensively and Brad will be a great fit,” Rose said. “He had well over 1,000 all purpose yards for us. His asset is he can be a kick returner a running back, an inside receiver, and he catches the ball well. He will be a good player for MTSU.”

Anderson, who turns 18 Feb 15, knew right away he had found his home.

“When I visited Middle Tennessee I saw I was a perfect fit for their football team. I saw how well I was treated by their coaching staff and everyone on campus. It was a blessing when they offered me.

When I realized how much money a full scholarship was worth and how much it would save my family I knew right away that was the school I was going to. It makes all the hard work worth it. Once I could I committed and never wavered at all.”

Anderson said that he will study to become a physical therapist.