Andrew Shanle

St. Edward

Class of

2020-2021

Biography

In high school, Andrew was an outstanding player for the Beavers and was selected 1st Team All-Area and 1st Team All-State multiple times as both a quarterback and defensive back. He finished his prep career with over 3,000 yards passing while adding nearly 2,000 yards rushing and over 80 total touchdowns. After graduation, he was then selected to play in both the 2002 Shrine Bowl and the Eight Man All-Star Game. From 2002 to 2007, Andrew moved on to a stand-out career as a defensive back for the University of Nebraska where he became a three-time 1st Team Academic All-Big 12 player and a member of the renowned “Blackshirt” Defense. After college, he signed with the NFL’s Chicago Bears and later with the New York Giants (where he was a member of the for 2008 Super Bowl XLII (42) Champions). As a Cornhusker, Andrew received the prestigious Cletus Fischer Coaching Scholarship- due to the strong relationships he developed with men like his high school coach Rich Lemburg that inspired him to become a coach himself. He is now a successful coach at the highest level of high school football in the state of Texas. The NEMFCA is honored to welcome him into the Hall of Fame Class of 2020-2021.