Scott Studwell
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PositionLinebacker
BornAugust 27, 1954
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born | August 27, 1954 Evansville, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | William Henry Harrison (Evansville, Indiana) | ||||||||||
| College | Illinois (1973–1976) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 9th round, 250th overall pick | ||||||||||
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John Scott Studwell (born August 27, 1954), nicknamed "Stud", is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker who played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2] He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Vikings.
Studwell graduated from the University of Illinois, where he starred as a linebacker. He left Illinois ranked second behind Dick Butkus in career tackles in 1977, and was drafted in the ninth round by the Minnesota Vikings, for whom he played 14 seasons from 1977 to 1990.[3] During that time, he was selected to two Pro Bowls.[4]