Kasey Studdard

Kasey Studdard

Studdard with the Texans in December 2010
No. 64     Tennessee Titans
Offensive guard
Personal information
Date of birth: (1984-07-01) July 1, 1984
Place of birth: Denver, Colorado
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
College: Texas
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183
Debuted in 2007 for the Houston Texans
Career history
Houston Texans (2007–2012) Tennessee Titans (2013–present)
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2011
Games played 25 Games started 14 Stats at NFL.com

Kasey Studdard (born July 1, 1984) is an American football offensive guard for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Denver Broncos tackle Dave Studdard, he was drafted by the Texans in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.

High school years

Studdard attended Highlands Ranch High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where he won four varsity letters in football, basketball, and track and field. In football, he was a four-year starter as an offensive and defensive lineman. He was a two-time All-District selection, a two-time All-County selection, and a two-time first team All-State selection.

As a sophomore, he was an All-League selection, and posted 75 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries, and two blocked kicks. Studdard graduated from Highlands Ranch High School in 2002. Capping his high school career, he played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alongside future fellow Texas Longhorns Justin Blalock and Rodrique Wright.

College career

Studdard redshirted his freshman year at Texas and saw limited action. As a redshirt sophomore, Studdard was the starter for a Longhorn team that was second in the nation in rushing and went on to win its first Bowl Championship Series game, against Michigan at the 2005 Rose Bowl. The following year, Studdard helped anchor the offensive line, the same year that Texas led the nation in scoring offense. The Longhorns once again had the second-best (in terms of yardage and only when accounting for QB scramble yards) rushing attack in the nation and went on to win the national championship against USC at the Rose Bowl. Studdard garnered second team All Big 12 honors for his performance. In his final year at Texas, he started all 13 games and was voted team captain by his teammates. The team went 10-3, with a win against Iowa in the 2006 Alamo Bowl, the third straight bowl win for Texas. After the season ended, Studdard was named to the first team All Big 12 by the league coaches and media.

Professional career

Studdard was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft (183rd overall). He signed a four-year contract with the team on July 20, 2007. In 2009, Studdard replaced the injured Chester Pitts, and went on to start all 14 remaining games. He was re-signed by the team on July 28, 2012.

Personal

Studdard is the son of Dave Studdard, who was an offensive tackle at Texas and played his entire NFL career with the Denver Broncos. He considers Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston, his home town.

External links

• Houston Texans bio
• Texas Longhorns bio