David Andrews is a professional American football center. He played college football at the University of Georgia for the Georgia Bulldogs. He currently plays in the NFL. His career is focused on the center position in professional football.
On July 10, 1992, James David Andrews was born. He is an American professional football center.
In 2008, Wesleyan, where Andrews played, won the GHSA Class A state championship.
In February 2010, Andrews committed to play football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
In 2010, Andrews was named Gwinnett County Offensive Lineman of the Year.
In 2011, Andrews was ranked as the No. 9 center prospect by Rivals.com.
On May 8, 2015, Andrews signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.
In 2016, Andrews received a performance-based pay bonus of $237,427.11.
In 2016, Andrews started all 16 regular-season games and Super Bowl LI, where the Patriots rallied from a 28-3 deficit to win 34-28 against the Atlanta Falcons.
On April 8, 2017, Andrews married his wife Mackenzie.
On May 12, 2017, Andrews signed a three-year contract extension with the Patriots.
On September 5, 2017, Andrews was named a Patriots captain for the first time.
In 2018, Andrews started all 16 games and won Super Bowl LIII with the Patriots, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
On August 26, 2019, Andrews was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, jeopardizing his season.
On August 31, 2019, Andrews was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a pulmonary embolism.
On September 26, 2020, Andrews was placed on injured reserve after undergoing thumb surgery.
2020 marked the end of Andrews' three year contract extension with the Patriots.
On March 22, 2021, Andrews re-signed with the Patriots on a four-year deal.
Andrews remained the starting center for the Patriots in the 2022 season.
Andrews remained the starting center for the Patriots in the 2023 season.
On October 4, 2024, Andrews was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a shoulder injury suffered in Week 4.