George Andrews (American football)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 28, 1955 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Omaha, Nebraska | ||||||||
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| High school: | Omaha (NE) Burke | ||||||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19 | ||||||||
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| Fumble recoveries: | 7 |
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| Sacks: | 12½ |
| Interceptions: | 1 |
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George Eldon Andrews, II (born November 28, 1955) is a former American football linebacker. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska who played in the National Football League from 1979–1984 for the Los Angeles Rams.
Andrews attended Omaha Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska where he excelled in both football and basketball.
Andrews was a three-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers at defensive end. As a sophomore, in 1976, he had 49 tackles, six for a loss and recovered two fumbles. The team ended the season defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 27-24 in the 1976 Bluebonnet Bowl. As a junior in 1977, George Andrews made 84 tackles with eight for a loss, knocked down three passes, intercepted one pass and recovered one fumble. For his efforts, he was voted honorable mention All-Big Eight. The 1977 season ended with Nebraska beating the University of North Carolina 21-17 in the Liberty Bowl. In that game, Andrews totaled 19 tackles.
As a senior, in 1978, Andrews was a First Team All-American by NEA and "Football News." He was also a Second Team choice on the AP and UPI teams. George Andrew was also a consensus All-Big Eight selection. His statistics were the best of his career, with 84 tackles (good for 3rd on the team) with 10 of those coming behind the line as sacks. Andrews broke up three passes and intercepted another. He ended his career with 217 tackles, with 24 of those totaling 118 yards in losses.
In addition, Andrews was an Academic All-American as well with a 3.1 GPA in Business Administration.
George Andrews was drafted as a linebacker in the 1979 NFL Draft, the 19th pick overall by the Los Angeles Rams. His tackling prowess, 360-pound bench press and 4.7 40-yard dash speed seemed ideal for a 230-pound NFL outside linebacker, or a stand-up defensive end.
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