Local product made contributions on special teams and at outside linebacker in his first season of action in 2014 ... joined the program as a walk-on at the beginning of his second year at Appalachian State in 2013.

2014: Saw action in six games as a sophomore ... made four tackles — two at outside linebacker and two on special teams ... had two solo stops in season finale versus Idaho ... was also in on tackles against Campbell and Georgia Southern.

2013: Joined program as a walk-on at beginning of second year at Appalachian State ... redshirted.

High School: Two-time all-conference honoree at nearby Alexander Central H.S. ... was a team captain and MVP as a senior ... recipient of ACHS Leadership Award ... selected to participate in North Carolina East vs. West all-star game ... coached by Tom Harper ... qualified for state tournament as a wrestler ... attended same high school as Appalachian State teammate Stephen Burns.

Personal: Full name is Dustin Lee Anderson ... born Oct. 3, 1992 (turns 23 during season) ... son of Cindy and Ron Anderson ... is the oldest of four siblings ... enjoys riding motorcycles ... majoring in exercise science/strength and conditioning ... plans to pursue graduate degree ... member of Dean’s List, Chancellor’s List and Appalachian State athletics’ academic honor roll and was also a member of Southern Conference academic honor roll.