Andrew Van Ginkel

Andrew Van Ginkel (born July 1, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Dakota before transferring to Wisconsin and was drafted by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1]

Andrew Van Ginkel
No. 43 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-01) July 1, 1995
Rock Valley, Iowa
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Rock Valley
College:Wisconsin
South Dakota
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 151
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Third team All-Big Ten (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Tackles:63
Sacks:6.5
Pass deflections:3
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:2
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Amateur career

Van Ginkel attended Rock Valley Community High School in Rock Valley, Iowa, where he played football for the Nighthawks, a consolidated team shared with Boyden–Hull High School, as a quarterback.[2][3] He did not participate in recruiting camps following his senior year of high school football, and did not attract attention from many large schools.[4] Van Ginkel began his college career at University of South Dakota,[5] where he played defensive end.[6] He played for one season but transferred to Iowa Western Community College following his freshman year because head coach Joe Glenn retired.[7] At Iowa Western, Van Ginkel continued to play defensive end.[8] He transferred to the University of Wisconsin and played linebacker for two seasons.[9][10]

College statistics
South Dakota Coyotes
Year Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
TotalLossSackIntYardsAvgTDPDFRFF
2015FreshmanDE 1156189.0000.00632
Wisconsin Badgers
Year Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
TotalLossSackIntYardsAvgTDPDFRFF
2017JuniorLB 143910.06.52115.51212
2018SeniorLB 12599.55.5000.00302

Professional career

Van Ginkel was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 151st overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 6, 2019.[12] He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 13, 2019, and began practicing with the team again.[13] He was activated on November 20, 2019.[14] On November 1, 2020, against the Los Angeles Rams, Van Ginkel recovered a fumble lost by Jared Goff and returned it for a 78 yard touchdown during the 28–17 win. This was the second longest fumble return in Dolphins' team history.[15] In Week 11 against the Denver Broncos, Van Ginkel forced a fumble on running back Melvin Gordon at the goal line which was recovered by the Dolphins during the 20–13 loss.[16]

References
  1. Galloway, Jason (November 16, 2018). "With ankle injury behind him, Badgers outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel ready to show what he's capable of over season's final stretch". Wisconsin State Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  2. Siebring, Owen (April 30, 2019). "BHRV product Van Ginkel realizes NFL dream". KMEG. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  3. "From a Nighthawk to a Dolphin and back to fans". Sioux County Index Reporter. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  4. Galloway, Jason (November 16, 2018). "With ankle injury behind him, Badgers outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel ready to show what he's capable of over season's final stretch". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  5. "Van Ginkel Signs With USD Football". Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan. February 13, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  6. Feldman, Mark (November 16, 2018). "UW football: Linebacker Van Ginkel ready to end career with a flourish". The Journal Times. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  7. Cowley, Jason (January 11, 2016). "Van Ginkel transferring from USD to Iowa Western". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  8. Potrykus, Jeff (December 23, 2018). "UW staff believes T.J. Edwards, Ryan Connelly and Andrew Van Ginkel have NFL potential". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  9. Temple, Jesse (February 13, 2017). "Andrew Van Ginkel a rare junior college find for Wisconsin". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  10. Polzin, Jim (August 23, 2018). "Wisconsin outside linebackers Zack Baun, Andrew Van Ginkel set the bar high". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  11. "Miami Dolphins draft results 2019: Andrew Van Ginkel selected in fifth round". SB Nation. Vox Media. April 27, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  12. "Dolphins Sign J'Marcus Webb, Place Andrew Van Ginkel On IR". MiamiDolphins.com. September 6, 2019.
  13. Poupart, Alan (November 13, 2019). "Andrew Van Ginkel Returns To Practice On Wednesday". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  14. "Dolphins Sign Adrian Colbert, Activate Andrew Van Ginkel, Promote Gerald Willis". MiamiDolphins.com. November 20, 2019.
  15. "Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins – November 1st, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  16. "Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
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