NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Andy Studebaker, DE/OLB, Wheaton College
by Michael Abromowitz, 4/21/08.  To NFL Draft nuts, Andy Studebaker is a big name from a small college.  His measurements have been off the charts and NFL teams have taken notice.  Studebaker, may be from little Whaton College, but has great size and speed and may be an ideal OLB in a 3-4 system. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

Andy Studebaker:  6-3, 253, 4.54

TheFootballExpert.com:  Describe your game in three words or less.

Andy Studebaker:  Speed, Explosive, Playmaker

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Andy Studebaker:  Strength- My strengths are my ability to run around the field fast to make plays.  Weakness- I need to adjust to the speed of the NFL as I am a potential position change.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to? 

Andy Studebaker:  Michael Strahan - speed, good pass rush off of the end.

TheFootballExpert.com:  How instrumental was Coach Mike Swider in your progression?

Andy Studebaker:  He has been a huge impact.  He has helped develop me physically, as well as a leader on the team.  His motivation drives our team to excellence in all areas of our lives.  

TheFootballExpert.com:  What have former or current NFL players now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league? 

Andy Studebaker:  They have told me to relax, and to be ready to compete when the time comes.  They said that the adjustments come quickly, and to not be worried….just go out and work.

TheFootballExpert.com:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Andy Studebaker:  I have a lot of college loans to pay back.  I will probably start to pay that off to my parents.  

TheFootballExpert.com:  How have you been preparing for the NFL Draft?

Andy Studebaker:  I have been doing speed training and lifting weights with Tom Christian in Chicago.  We are working on drills, and becoming faster athletes.  I am also doing my physical therapy from my foot surgery in November (I am now 100%!)

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

Andy Studebaker:  I want my pro-day to show NFL scouts that I am prepared to play in the NFL, and I want to push myself into the draft.  Ultimately I want to be on a team where I will contribute to the system to win games.

Andy did have a pro day, here are his numbers. See video here of his pro day

6'03.1"
10 1/8 hand
33.5" reach
36.5 vertical jump
10'7" broad jump
10 - 1.59, 1.61
20 - 2.63, 2.65
40 - 4.60, 4.61
20 yd shuttle 4.14
3 cone 6.81
60 shuttle 11.59

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

Andy Studebaker:  I have had a great community of friends and teammates and that will be something that I want to keep in touch with.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in Lynchburg, VA?

Andy Studebaker:  Chipotle is always a good choice… I eat anything in sight! 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was your favorite college course and why?

Andy Studebaker:  My favorite was a class called Christian Thought.  It was a class that studied the Christian faith from many angles.  It led to awesome discussions in and out of class, and I actually liked the readings and papers!

TheFootballExpert.com:  Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

Andy Studebaker:  Nothing really… I have to have a good breakfast on game dayt.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is something football fans may not know about you?

Andy Studebaker:  My hometown is a small town of about 500 people. It is about a half mile long with fields everywhere. I have butchered pigs and bailed hay.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you read mock drafts or listen to what draft experts have to say?

Andy Studebaker:  I read a little bit, mostly I hear from other people what the websites are saying.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was the last good movie you saw?

Andy Studebaker:  Forrest Gump

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Andy Studebaker:  I have a lot of ideas right now.  I may pursue some graduate work in Physical Therapy.  I am also going to be involved in some type of ministry. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!