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Andy Studebaker

Andrew Michael Studebaker(born September 16, 1985)[1]is a formerAmerican footballlinebacker.He playedcollege footballatWheaton College (IL),and was selected by thePhiladelphia Eaglesin the sixth round (203rd overall) of the2008 NFL draft.He is a descendant of theStudebakerbrothers, creators of the now-defunct automobile by the same name.[2]

Andy Studebaker
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Studebaker with the Kansas City Chiefs in2011
No. 58, 59, 96
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1985-09-16)September 16, 1985(age 39)[1]
Congerville, Illinois,U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Eureka (IL)
College:Wheaton
NFL draft:2008/ round: 6 / pick: 203
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-CCIW(2005, 2006)
  • CCIW Defensive P.O.Y. (2006)
  • First-team Division III (NCAA)
  • DIIIAll-American(2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:111
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:2
Defensive touchdowns:1
StatsatPro Football Reference

Early life

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Born September 16, 1985, Studebaker grew up inCongerville, Illinois.[3]While in high school, he playedfootball,basketballandtrack.[3]He was the First-team All-Conferencetight endand a unanimous pick at defensive end in 2003 andTeam Captainof the football team hissenioryear.[3]

College career

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Following his junior year atWheaton Collegein 2006, Studebaker was named a First-teamAll-American[4]and North Region Defensive Player of the year by D3Football.com.[5]He was also namedCollege Conference of Illinois and WisconsinDefensive Player of the Year.[6]He led the conference with 17½ sacks (the most in the NCAA in 2006)[7]and 25½ tackles for loss.[8]Studebaker graduated from Wheaton College in May 2008 with a degree inApplied Health Sciences.[9]

Professional career

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Studebaker was the first player from Wheaton College to be drafted into theNational Football League.[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

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Studebaker was a sixth round selection with the 203rd overall pick by thePhiladelphia Eaglesin the2008 NFL draft.[10]He was waived by the Eagles on the last day of roster cuts on August 30, 2008[11]and subsequently re-signed on the team'spractice squad.[12]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Studebaker was signed off the Eagles'practice squadby theKansas City Chiefson November 19, 2008,[13]and played in his first career game against theBuffalo Billson November 23, 2008. His first start was in Week 11 on November 22, 2009 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in place of injuredMike Vrabel.In his first start, he interceptedBen Roethlisbergertwice, as the Chiefs won the game. On October 31, 2011 against theSan Diego Chargers,Studebaker recovered an unlikely fumbled snap byquarterbackPhilip Riversfrom amongst the scrum, likely aiding theKansas City Chiefsin their improbable win that day by preventing the Chargers from scoring with just over a minute left in regulation.[14]Studebaker had 16 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble at the end of the season.[15]While with the Chiefs, he was popularly known among fans as "The Student Baker."[16]

On April 1, 2013, the Chiefs released Studebaker.[17]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Studebaker was signed by theJacksonville Jaguarson August 13, 2013.[18]He was released by the team on September 1, 2013.[19]

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

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On October 9, 2013, Studebaker signed with theIndianapolis Colts.[20]He played in 11 games in 2013.[15]In 2014, Studebaker played in 13 games, making one start.[15]He became a free agent at the end of the season.[21]

Tennessee Titans

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On August 17, 2015, Studebaker signed with theTennessee Titans.[22]He was released by the team on September 4.[23]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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On December 15, 2015, Studebaker was signed with the Colts.[24]He was released by the team on February 22, 2016.[25]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2008 KAN 6 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 KAN 16 2 28 24 4 0.0 0 2 96 0 94 3 1 1 0 1
2010 KAN 16 0 28 21 7 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2011 KAN 16 5 16 8 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 -1 0
2012 KAN 16 1 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 IND 11 0 12 7 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2014 IND 13 1 15 8 7 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2015 IND 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
97 9 111 77 34 2.5 3 2 96 0 94 5 3 3 -1 1

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2010 KAN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 IND 2 0 4 0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 IND 3 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 0 5 0 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ab"Andy Studebaker".www.pro-football-reference.com.Sports Reference LLC.RetrievedJanuary 23,2017.
  2. ^ab"Chiefs' Studebaker trying to make jump from Div. III to NFL".The Examiner(online ed.). Independence, Missouri. August 19, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2015.RetrievedNovember 5,2016.
  3. ^abc"Andy Studebaker".Wheaton Athletics.Wheaton, Illinois:Wheaton College.RetrievedNovember 5,2016.
  4. ^"D3Football.com: 2006 All-Americans".D3Football.com. Archived fromthe originalon July 4, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.
  5. ^"D3Football.com 2006 All-North Region Team"(PDF).D3Football.com. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on May 17, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.
  6. ^"2006 COLLEGE CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM".CCIW.November 14, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon May 12, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.
  7. ^"Small-school sleepers in NFL draft".www.si.com. April 14, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon April 16, 2008.RetrievedFebruary 8,2009.
  8. ^"Andy Studebaker placed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad".CCIW.August 31, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon September 16, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.
  9. ^"Wheaton graduate Andy Studebaker ('08) joins the Indianapolis Colts".Wheaton College Athletics.RetrievedApril 27,2018.
  10. ^"2008 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  11. ^"McDougal's Eagles Comback Falls Short".Press of Atlantic City.August 31, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.[dead link‍]
  12. ^"Andy Studebaker Placed on the Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad".Wheaton CollegeSports Information. August 31, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon September 16, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 1,2008.
  13. ^"Wheaton alum Andy Studebaker joins the Kansas City Chiefs' active roster".Wheaton CollegeSports Information. Archived fromthe originalon July 9, 2012.RetrievedNovember 18,2008.
  14. ^Thorman, Joel (November 1, 2011)."How Did Andy Studebaker Come Away With The Philip Rivers Fumble?".Arrowhead Pride.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  15. ^abc"Andy Studebaker Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedApril 27,2018.
  16. ^"Hedging Our Bets".Arrowhead Addict.August 23, 2010.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  17. ^Allen, Patrick (April 1, 2013)."Chiefs Release Andy Studebaker".Arrowhead Addict.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  18. ^"Jaguars add LB Andy Studebaker".Archived fromthe originalon April 28, 2018.RetrievedApril 27,2018.
  19. ^"Jaguars release Shipley, 6 others".RetrievedApril 27,2018.
  20. ^Alper, Josh (October 9, 2013)."Colts sign Daniel Herron, Andy Studebaker".ProFootballTalk.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  21. ^Wilson, Josh (March 10, 2015)."Sounds Like Studebaker Won't Be Returning to Colts".Stampede Blue.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  22. ^"Titans sign OLB Andy Studebaker, waive WR Clyde Gates".usatoday.com.Associated Press. August 17, 2015.RetrievedAugust 17,2015.
  23. ^"Terry McCormick on Twitter".Twitter.September 4, 2015.RetrievedSeptember 4,2015.
  24. ^Wilson, Josh (December 15, 2015)."Colts sign Studebaker, waive Herremans".Stampede Blue.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
  25. ^"Indianapolis Colts make roster moves".blogs.colts.com.February 22, 2016.RetrievedFebruary 22,2016.
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