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Andy Headen

Andrew Roosevelt Headen is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, helping them win the 1981 national championship game. He was selected in the eighth round with the 205th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft.

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1960-07-08) July 8, 1960
Liberty, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolEastern Randolph (Ramseur, North Carolina)
CollegeClemson
NFL draft1983: 8th round, 205th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks19.5
Interceptions6
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andrew Roosevelt Headen (born July 8, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).1 He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, helping them win the 1981 national championship game. He was selected in the eighth round with the 205th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft.2

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References

  1. "Andy Headen". Pro Football Reference.
  2. "1983 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 21, 2026.