Andy Studebaker Explained

Andy Studebaker
Number:58, 59, 96
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:16 September 1985[1]
Birth Place:Congerville, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:251
High School:Eureka (IL)
College:Wheaton
Draftyear:2008
Draftround:6
Draftpick:203
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-CCIW (2005, 2006)
  • CCIW Defensive P.O.Y. (2006)
  • First-team Division III (NCAA)
  • DIII All-American (2006)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:111
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:S/StudAn99

Andrew Michael Studebaker (born September 16, 1985) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Wheaton College (IL), and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. He is a descendant of the Studebaker brothers, creators of the now-defunct automobile by the same name.[2]

Early life

Born September 16, 1985, Studebaker grew up in Congerville, Illinois. While in high school, he played football, basketball and track. He was the First-team All-Conference tight end and a unanimous pick at defensive end in 2003 and Team Captain of the football team his senior year.[3]

College career

Following his junior year at Wheaton College in 2006, Studebaker was named a First-team All-American[4] and North Region Defensive Player of the year by D3Football.com.[5] He was also named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Defensive 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 in Applied Health Sciences.[9]

Professional career

Studebaker was the first player from Wheaton College to be drafted into the National Football League.

Philadelphia Eagles

Studebaker was a sixth round selection with the 203rd overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 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's practice squad.[12]

Kansas City Chiefs

Studebaker was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the Kansas City Chiefs on November 19, 2008,[13] and played in his first career game against the Buffalo Bills on November 23, 2008. His first start was in Week 11 on November 22, 2009 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in place of injured Mike Vrabel. In his first start, he intercepted Ben Roethlisberger twice, as the Chiefs won the game. On October 31, 2011 against the San Diego Chargers, Studebaker recovered an unlikely fumbled snap by quarterback Philip Rivers from amongst the scrum, likely aiding the Kansas City Chiefs in 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

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

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

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

Tennessee Titans

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

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
KAN6 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
KAN16 2 28 24 4 0.0 0 2 96 0 94 3 1 1 0 1
KAN16 0 28 21 7 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
KAN16 5 16 8 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 -1 0
KAN16 1 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND11 0 12 7 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
IND13 1 15 8 7 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
IND3 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

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
KAN1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND2 0 4 0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND3 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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Studebaker . January 23, 2017 . www.pro-football-reference.com . Sports Reference LLC..
  2. Web site: August 19, 2009 . Chiefs' Studebaker trying to make jump from Div. III to NFL . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171959/http://www.examiner.net/x640868806/Chiefs-Studebaker-trying-to-make-jump-from-Div-III-to-NFL . April 2, 2015 . November 5, 2016 . . Independence, Missouri . online.
  3. Web site: Andy Studebaker . November 5, 2016 . Wheaton Athletics . . Wheaton, Illinois.
  4. News: D3Football.com: 2006 All-Americans . D3Football.com . dead . September 1, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080704210414/http://www.d3football.com/tow/06/allamericans.htm . July 4, 2008.
  5. News: D3Football.com 2006 All-North Region Team . D3Football.com . dead . September 1, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080517122159/http://www.d3football.com/all-region/2006_d3football_all-north_region.pdf . May 17, 2008.
  6. News: November 14, 2006 . 2006 COLLEGE CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM . . dead . September 1, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080512054644/http://www.cciw.org/fall_football/06_fballconf.htm . May 12, 2008.
  7. News: April 14, 2008 . Small-school sleepers in NFL draft . www.si.com . February 8, 2009.
  8. News: August 31, 2008 . Andy Studebaker placed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad . . dead . September 1, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080916100536/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football . September 16, 2008.
  9. Web site: Wheaton graduate Andy Studebaker ('08) joins the Indianapolis Colts . April 27, 2018 . Wheaton College Athletics.
  10. Web site: 2008 NFL Draft Listing . March 18, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. News: August 31, 2008 . McDougal's Eagles Comback Falls Short . . September 1, 2008.
  12. News: August 31, 2008 . Andy Studebaker Placed on the Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad . Wheaton College Sports Information . dead . September 1, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080916100536/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football . September 16, 2008.
  13. News: Wheaton alum Andy Studebaker joins the Kansas City Chiefs' active roster . Wheaton College Sports Information . dead . November 18, 2008 . https://archive.today/20120709060151/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/11/17/andy-chiefs.asp?path=football . July 9, 2012.
  14. Web site: Thorman . Joel . November 1, 2011 . How Did Andy Studebaker Come Away With The Philip Rivers Fumble? . March 18, 2021 . Arrowhead Pride . en.
  15. Web site: Andy Studebaker Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com . April 27, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  16. Web site: August 23, 2010 . Hedging Our Bets . March 18, 2021 . Arrowhead Addict . en-US.
  17. Web site: Allen . Patrick . April 1, 2013 . Chiefs Release Andy Studebaker . March 18, 2021 . Arrowhead Addict . en-US.
  18. Web site: Jaguars add LB Andy Studebaker . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011652/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-PressRelease/Jaguars-add-LB-Andy-Studebaker/0de914a3-1ea5-4ba0-abd2-4fb48425d890 . April 28, 2018 . April 27, 2018.
  19. Web site: Jaguars release Shipley, 6 others . April 27, 2018.
  20. Web site: Alper . Josh . October 9, 2013 . Colts sign Daniel Herron, Andy Studebaker . March 18, 2021 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  21. Web site: Wilson . Josh . March 10, 2015 . Sounds Like Studebaker Won't Be Returning to Colts . March 18, 2021 . Stampede Blue . en.
  22. Web site: August 17, 2015 . Titans sign OLB Andy Studebaker, waive WR Clyde Gates . August 17, 2015 . usatoday.com . Associated Press.
  23. Web site: September 4, 2015 . Terry McCormick on Twitter . September 4, 2015 . Twitter.
  24. Web site: Wilson . Josh . December 15, 2015 . Colts sign Studebaker, waive Herremans . March 18, 2021 . Stampede Blue . en.
  25. Web site: February 22, 2016 . Indianapolis Colts make roster moves . February 22, 2016 . blogs.colts.com.