Colt Anderson was part of a Butte High boys’ basketball team that made a run to the Class AA State championship game in 2004.

He went from walk on to All-American with the University of Montana football program. He is one of the most famous Grizzlies of all time, and he played nine seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.

Currently, Anderson is an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is a special team assistant.

This weekend, Anderson will be inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame.

However, all of that just might take a back seat to the work he does with the Colt Anderson Dream Big Foundation. With his wife Keelie, Anderson is inspiring children to dream big. He is inspiring adults, too.

This week marks yet another Dream Big Event, and the youth skills camp at Naranche Stadium filled up in a matter of hours. Anderson is bringing in some great professional athletes and other role models.

Anderson could have easily got caught up in his coaching career and forgot his hometown. Instead, he is giving back on so many levels.