Andrew Whitworth

Born on December 12, 1981, in Monroe, Louisiana, Andrew James Whitworth established himself as a prominent Football tackle for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). His career began with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played for 11 seasons, followed by five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Whitworth’s early life saw him excel not only in high school football at West Monroe High School, where he contributed to three Louisiana Class 5A State Championship teams, but also in other sports such as tennis and golf. He was recognized as a top offensive line prospect by CNNSI.com and participated in the inaugural U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Whitworth attended LSU from 2001 to 2005, redshirting his first year. He quickly became a key player, starting every game as a redshirt freshman in 2002 and earning first-team Freshman All-American honors. His college career included a BCS national title with the LSU Tigers in 2003, where he led the team in snaps and key blocks. He continued to perform at a high level, earning All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors in his junior and senior years. Notably, he concluded his college career with 22 consecutive games without allowing a sack, showcasing his consistent performance.

His professional journey began after being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. He demonstrated versatility by starting at left guard before transitioning to left tackle in 2009, a move that significantly impacted his career. Whitworth achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors during his tenure with both the Bengals and the Rams. He was a member of the Los Angeles Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI in 2022, marking his final NFL game and retiring as the oldest tackle in NFL history and the oldest offensive lineman to win a Super Bowl. Following his retirement, Whitworth transitioned into a broadcasting role with Amazon’s Thursday Night Football. He is also actively involved in community work through his BigWhit 77 Foundation, focusing on educational inequities and supporting local communities.