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Rams sign former UCF standout Otis Anderson Jr.

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Fans might have forgotten about Matthew Stafford amid the Lions' dysfunction, but now that he's on a contender, Chris Simms thinks he's ready for big things -- and has him at No. 8 on Simms' Top 40 QB Countdown.

The Rams have signed undrafted free agent Otis Anderson Jr., he and his representation announced on social media Wednesday.

Anderson, who is not related to Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis “O.J.” Anderson, played running back and receiver at the University of Central Florida. He also was a kick returner in his sophomore and junior seasons.

He finished his college career with 358 carries for 2,182 yards and 17 touchdowns, while adding 91 catches for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns. Anderson also returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

His 6.1 yards per carry ranks second all-time at UCF and his 3,708 all-purpose yards and 27 total touchdowns both rank eighth in school annals.

Anderson earned second-team all-conference honors last season when he rushed for 687 yards and scored four touchdowns in nine games. He made five starts at running back.