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Andrew Van Ginkel - Age, Family, Bio

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Emily Baldwin

Updated on February 08, 2026

Professional linebacker that was picked by the Miami Dolphins during the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was taken from the University of Wisconsin. In 2018, he was named a member of the third-team All-Big Ten. 

Before Fame

He initially began his collegiate career playing at the University of South Dakota. He was then sent to the Iowa Western Community.  

Trivia

He made his official NFL debut playing against the Cleveland Browns during week 12 of the 2019 regular season. His team won the game 41-24. His football fame has earned him more than 20,000 followers on his Instagram page. 

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Rock Valley, Iowa. He is one of three brothers. 

Associated With

He was selected during the 2019 NFL Draft just like Kyler Murray