Andrew Chamblee (born July 17, 2004) is an American football offensive tackle for the SMU Mustangs. He previously played for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Andrew Chamblee
SMU Mustangs – No. 72
PositionOffensive tackle
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Personal information
Born: (2004-07-17) July 17, 2004 (age 19)
Maumelle, Arkansas, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight304 lb (138 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMaumelle (Maumelle, Arkansas)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)

Early life and high school

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Chamblee attended high school at Maumelle. Coming out of high school, Chamblee was rated as a four star recruit, the 33rd tackle, and the 4th best player in the State of Arkansas in the class of 2022.[1] Chamblee also held offers from schools such as Arkansas, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi State, TCU, Missouri, Kansas. [2][3] Heading into Chamblee's senior season he was invited to participate in the 2022 High School All-American Bowl.[4] Chamblee ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[5][6]

College career

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Arkansas

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In Chamblee's first season in 2022, he decided to use the year to redshirt and did not appear in any games.[7] During the 2023 season, Chamblee played in all twelve games while making eight starts for the Razorbacks.[8] For his performance in the 2023 season, Chamblee was named to the SEC all freshman team.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Chamblee decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]

Chamblee decided to transfer to play for the SMU Mustangs.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Wayne Bratton, Michael (23 February 2021). "4-star Arkansas lineman Andrew Chamblee updates his recruitment, announces top schools". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ Davenport, Richard (25 November 2020). "Get to know Arkansas target Andrew Chamblee". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ Davenport, Richard (6 October 2019). "Maumelle O-lineman drawing D-I attention". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ Dawson, Dudley (6 January 2022). "UA's Chamblee ready to get started". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ Davenport, Richard (17 November 2021). "Hog commit Chamblee selected to All-American Bowl". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  6. ^ Kirk, Otis (6 March 2021). "Arkansas Lands Two of State's Best, Andrew Chamblee and James Jointer". KNWA.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ Nakos, Pete (11 April 2024). "Evaluating top destinations for Arkansas OL transfer Andrew Chamblee". On3.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ Murphy, Tom (12 December 2023). "Pair of Razorback O-linemen to stay". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  9. ^ Goldkamp, Thomas (14 April 2024). "Report: Arkansas OT transfer Andrew Chamblee expected to schedule several visits". On3.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  10. ^ Fuller, Jackson (5 March 2024). "Arkansas football offensive lineman departs program just before spring practice". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  11. ^ Gillenwater, Sam (29 March 2024). "Arkansas OL Andrew Chamblee plans to enter NCAA Transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  12. ^ Thamel, Pete. "Ex-Arkansas OT Andrew Chamblee commits to SMU". ESPN. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  13. ^ "SMU lands major transfer commitment from ex-Arkansas OT Andrew Chamblee". Dallas News. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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