Andy Studebaker

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name=Andy Studebaker


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currentposition=Linebacker
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birthplace=Eureka, Illinois
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college=Wheaton
draftyear=2008
draftround=6
draftpick=203
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* Philadelphia Eagles (2008-present)
status=Practice Squad
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* 2x First-team All-CCIW (2005-2006)
* CCIW Defensive P.O.Y. (2006)
* First-team DIII All-American (2006)
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Andrew Studebaker (born September 16, 1985 in city-state|Eureka|Illinois) is an American football linebacker who is a practice squad player for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wheaton.

Early years

Born September 16, 1985, Studebaker spent much of his childhood 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.

College career

Following his 2006 junior year at Wheaton College, Studebaker was named a first team All-American [cite news|url=http://www.d3football.com/tow/06/allamericans.htm|title=D3Football.com: 2006 All-Americans|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=D3Football.com] and North Region Defensive Player of the year by D3Football.com. [cite news|url=http://www.d3football.com/all-region/2006_d3football_all-north_region.pdf|title=D3Football.com 2006 All-North Region Team|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=D3Football.com] He was also named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Defensive Player of the Year. [cite news|url=http://www.cciw.org/fall_football/06_fballconf.htm|title=2006 COLLEGE CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM|date=2006-11-14|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=CCIW] He led the conference with 17-1/2 sacks and 25-1/2 tackles for loss. [cite news|url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football|title=Andy Studebaker placed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad|date=2008-08-31|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=CCIW] Studebaker graduated from Wheaton College in May 2008 with a degree in Applied Heath Sciences.

Professional career

Studebaker was a 6th round selection (203rd overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft [ [http://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker#tab:dt-by-round|round-6 NFL Events: Draft Tracker ] ] . He was released by the Eagles on the last day of cuts [cite news|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/227/story/243683.html|title=McDougal's Eagles Comback Falls Short|date=2008-08-31|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=Press of Atlantic City] , and subsequently placed on the team's practice sqaud. [cite news|url=http://athletics.wheaton.edu/News/football/2008/8/31/fb-andy5.asp?path=football|title=Andy Studebaker Placed on the Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad|date=2008-08-31|accessdate=2008-09-01|publisher=Wheaton College Sports Information]

References

External links

* [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/AndyStudebaker.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]
* [http://athletics.wheaton.edu/roster.asp?playerid=84&sport=4&roster=22 Wheaton Thunder bio]