Andrew Michael Studebaker (born September 16, 1985) is an American former professional

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. He played

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at Wheaton College (IL), and was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He is a descendant of the

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brothers, creators of the now-defunct automobile by the same name.

Early life

Born September 16, 1985, Studebaker grew up in Congerville, Illinois. While in high school, he played

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and track. He was the First-team All-Conference

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and a unanimous pick at defensive end in 2003 and

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of the football team his

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year.

College career

Following his junior year at Wheaton College in 2006, Studebaker was named a First-team

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and North Region Defensive Player of the year by D3Football.com. He was also named

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Defensive Player of the Year. He led the conference with 17½ sacks (the most in the NCAA in 2006) and 25½ tackles for loss. Studebaker graduated from Wheaton College in May 2008 with a degree in Applied Health Sciences.

Professional career

Studebaker was the first player from Wheaton College to be drafted into the

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Philadelphia Eagles

Studebaker was a sixth round selection with the 203rd overall pick by the

in the

. He was waived by the Eagles on the last day of roster cuts on August 30, 2008 and subsequently re-signed on the team's

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Kansas City Chiefs

Studebaker was signed off the Eagles'

by the

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on November 19, 2008, and played in his first career game against the

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on November 23, 2008. His first start was in Week 11 on November 22, 2009 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in place of injured

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. In his first start, he intercepted

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twice, as the Chiefs won the game. On October 31, 2011 against the

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, Studebaker recovered an unlikely fumbled snap by

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from amongst the scrum, likely aiding the

in their improbable win that day by preventing the Chargers from scoring with just over a minute left in regulation. Studebaker had 16 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble at the end of the season. While with the Chiefs, he was popularly known among fans as "The Student Baker." On April 1, 2013, the Chiefs released Studebaker.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Studebaker was signed by the

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on August 13, 2013. He was released by the team on September 1, 2013.

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On October 9, 2013, Studebaker signed with the

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. 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.

Tennessee Titans

On August 17, 2015, Studebaker signed with the

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. He was released by the team on September 4.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

References

External links

Wheaton Thunder bio
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