Evan Anderson

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		12	1.0	24	1.5
2025		2	0.0	0	0
2024		12	1.0	24	1.5

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The 49ers made a prudent low-risk gamble by signing Evan Anderson to a $1.0M deal, landing what amounts to a fair value contract for rotational depth. Anderson profiles as a rotational player at defensive tackle, which aligns perfectly with his minimal salary commitment — this isn't a case of overpaying for production, but rather securing affordable insurance along the interior line. The contract structure minimizes downside risk for San Francisco, as $1.0M represents essentially replacement-level investment for a player who can contribute in limited snaps. While Anderson won't move the needle as a game-changer, his CVI earns a D grade because the 49ers are getting exactly what they're paying for without any notable value creation. This signing reflects smart roster management rather than a needle-moving acquisition, giving Kyle Shanahan another body in the rotation without breaking the bank or creating future salary complications.

Performance Analysis

Evan Anderson grades out at a D+ as a young defensive tackle still trying to establish himself with the 49ers. His 2024 rookie campaign showed promise with 24 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble across 12 games, which is solid production for a first-year interior lineman. However, his 2025 season was essentially lost with just two games and zero statistical production, raising questions about durability. San Francisco's defensive line is one of the deepest in football, which creates both opportunity and competition for a young player like Anderson. He flashed enough in his rookie year to suggest there is a capable run-stuffer in there, but he needs to stay healthy to prove it was more than a tease.

Fan Sentiment

A low-stakes depth move that barely registers on the roster importance scale. Multiple headlines show Anderson cycling on and off the 49ers' practice squad repeatedly. The clearest signal is San Francisco eventually claiming Jordan Jefferson off waivers, displacing Anderson entirely. Fans see this as typical roster churning, with little emotional investment in a UDFA bubble player. Anderson faces long odds to stick anywhere meaningful in the NFL going forward.