David Anderson holds the RDT · Backup spot in Duke Blue Devils’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

David Anderson is a 6'4", 290-pound defensive tackle from Hampton, VA, who attended Kecoughtan High School. A three-star recruit in the 2023 class, Anderson appeared in three games during his 2023 debut. He progressed to 13 games in 2024, recording 13 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and one quarterback pressure across 161 snaps. In 2025, Anderson saw action in all 14 games, compiling nine tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one quarterback pressure while also recovering a fumble. A two-time Academic All-ACC selection, he currently carries a redshirt junior status and returns for the 2026 season.

Duke2023 — present