Andrew Shull

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Andrew Shull
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Career information
Position(s) DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
College Kansas State
Career history
As player
2004 Detroit Lions*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Andrew Shull (born April 2, 1981) is a former professional American football defensive end in the National Football League playing only in 3 games in the preseason. He played for the Detroit Lions on their practice squad.

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Early life

Shull was born in Webb City, Missouri. He attended Webb City High School and helped Cardinals to 14-0 record and state title in 1997. He was recently inducted into the Webb City High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

College career

Shull ended his career at Kansas State with 150 tackles (39 for losses), 20 sacks, 15 deflected passes, five forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered and a blocked kick. He led the team in sacks in 2002 and 2003 and currently ranks sixth in school history in sacks. [1]

Professional career

Shull measured 6'4½" and 265 pounds and ran a 40-yard dash in 4.87.

Shull was undrafted in 2004 but was signed by the Detroit Lions as a free agent on April 26, 2004. He was later cut before the season started and did not make the 53-man regular season roster.

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