Andy Studebaker
{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Andy Studebaker
| image = Andy Studebaker.JPG
| caption = Studebaker with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011
| current_team =
| number = 96, 58, 59
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|9|16}}{{Cite web |title=Andy Studebaker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StudAn99.htm |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC. |language=en}}
| 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 = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2015}})
| status =
| 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 an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Wheaton College (IL), and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He is a descendant of the Studebaker brothers, creators of the now-defunct automobile by the same name.{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2009 |title=Chiefs' Studebaker trying to make jump from Div. III to NFL |url=http://www.examiner.net/sports/x640868806/Chiefs-Studebaker-trying-to-make-jump-from-Div-III-to-NFL |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171959/http://www.examiner.net/x640868806/Chiefs-Studebaker-trying-to-make-jump-from-Div-III-to-NFL |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=The Examiner |location=Independence, Missouri |edition=online}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Andy Studebaker |url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=537 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Wheaton Athletics |publisher=Wheaton College |location=Wheaton, Illinois}}
College career
Following his junior year at Wheaton College in 2006, Studebaker was named a First-team All-American{{Cite news |title=D3Football.com: 2006 All-Americans |publisher=D3Football.com |url=http://www.d3football.com/tow/06/allamericans.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=September 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704210414/http://www.d3football.com/tow/06/allamericans.htm |archive-date=July 4, 2008}} and North Region Defensive Player of the year by D3Football.com.{{Cite news |title=D3Football.com 2006 All-North Region Team |publisher=D3Football.com |url=http://www.d3football.com/all-region/2006_d3football_all-north_region.pdf |url-status=dead |access-date=September 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517122159/http://www.d3football.com/all-region/2006_d3football_all-north_region.pdf |archive-date=May 17, 2008}} He was also named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Defensive Player of the Year.{{Cite news |date=November 14, 2006 |title=2006 COLLEGE CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM |publisher=CCIW |url=http://www.cciw.org/fall_football/06_fballconf.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=September 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512054644/http://www.cciw.org/fall_football/06_fballconf.htm |archive-date=May 12, 2008}} He led the conference with 17½ sacks (the most in the NCAA in 2006){{Cite news |date=April 14, 2008 |title=Small-school sleepers in NFL draft |publisher=www.si.com |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416074226/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 16, 2008 |access-date=February 8, 2009}} and 25½ tackles for loss.{{Cite news |date=August 31, 2008 |title=Andy Studebaker placed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad |publisher=CCIW |url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football |url-status=dead |access-date=September 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916100536/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football |archive-date=September 16, 2008}} Studebaker graduated from Wheaton College in May 2008 with a degree in Applied Health Sciences.{{Cite web |title=Wheaton graduate Andy Studebaker ('08) joins the Indianapolis Colts |url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2013/10/9/FB_1009135025.aspx |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Wheaton College Athletics}}
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.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was waived by the Eagles on the last day of roster cuts on August 30, 2008{{Cite news |date=August 31, 2008 |title=McDougal's Eagles Comback Falls Short |publisher=Press of Atlantic City |url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/227/story/243683.html |access-date=September 1, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} and subsequently re-signed on the team's practice squad.{{Cite news |date=August 31, 2008 |title=Andy Studebaker Placed on the Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad |publisher=Wheaton College Sports Information |url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football |url-status=dead |access-date=September 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916100536/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football |archive-date=September 16, 2008}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Studebaker was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the Kansas City Chiefs on November 19, 2008,{{Cite news |title=Wheaton alum Andy Studebaker joins the Kansas City Chiefs' active roster |publisher=Wheaton College Sports Information |url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/11/17/andy-chiefs.asp?path=football |url-status=dead |access-date=November 18, 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709060151/http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/11/17/andy-chiefs.asp?path=football |archive-date=July 9, 2012}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Thorman |first=Joel |date=November 1, 2011 |title=How Did Andy Studebaker Come Away With The Philip Rivers Fumble? |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2011/11/1/2530275/chiefs-andy-studebaker-philip-rivers-fumble |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Arrowhead Pride |language=en}} Studebaker had 16 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble at the end of the season.{{Cite web |title=Andy Studebaker Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StudAn99.htm |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} While with the Chiefs, he was popularly known among fans as "The Student Baker."{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2010 |title=Hedging Our Bets |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2010/08/23/hedging-our-bets/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Arrowhead Addict |language=en-US}}
On April 1, 2013, the Chiefs released Studebaker.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Patrick |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Chiefs Release Andy Studebaker |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2013/04/01/chiefs-release-andy-studebaker/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Arrowhead Addict |language=en-US}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
Studebaker was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 13, 2013.{{Cite web |title=Jaguars add LB Andy Studebaker |url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-PressRelease/Jaguars-add-LB-Andy-Studebaker/0de914a3-1ea5-4ba0-abd2-4fb48425d890 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011652/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-PressRelease/Jaguars-add-LB-Andy-Studebaker/0de914a3-1ea5-4ba0-abd2-4fb48425d890 |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018}} He was released by the team on September 1, 2013.{{Cite web |title=Jaguars release Shipley, 6 others |url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/9/1/4683614/jacksonville-jaguars-roster-cuts-kyle-love-jordan-shipley |access-date=April 27, 2018}}
=Indianapolis Colts (first stint)=
On October 9, 2013, Studebaker signed with the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=October 9, 2013 |title=Colts sign Daniel Herron, Andy Studebaker |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/09/colts-sign-dan-herron-andy-studebaker/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=March 10, 2015 |title=Sounds Like Studebaker Won't Be Returning to Colts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/3/10/8184477/it-sounds-like-andy-studebaker-will-not-be-returning-to-the-colts |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Stampede Blue |language=en}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On August 17, 2015, Studebaker signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2015 |title=Titans sign OLB Andy Studebaker, waive WR Clyde Gates |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/08/17/titans-sign-olb-andy-studebaker-waive-wr-clyde-davis/31855297/ |access-date=August 17, 2015 |website=usatoday.com |agency=Associated Press}} He was released by the team on September 4.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2015 |title=Terry McCormick on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/terrymc13/status/639814670346526720 |access-date=September 4, 2015 |website=Twitter}}
=Indianapolis Colts (second stint)=
On December 15, 2015, Studebaker was signed with the Colts.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=December 15, 2015 |title=Colts sign Studebaker, waive Herremans |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/12/15/10235868/colts-sign-andy-studebaker-waive-todd-herremans-amarlo-herrera |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Stampede Blue|publisher=SB Nation |language=en}} He was released by the team on February 22, 2016.{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/02/22/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-132/ |access-date=February 22, 2016 |website=blogs.colts.com}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| 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 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 97 | 9 | 111 | 77 | 34 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 96 | 0 | 94 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
=Playoffs=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
{{Reflist|2}}
External links
- [http://athletics.wheaton.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=537 Wheaton Thunder bio]
{{Eagles2008DraftPicks}}
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