Andrew Rupcich

PRO: The Titans signed Andrew Rupcich (RUP-sitch) as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-6-inch, 318-pounder saw action in five games with two starts at right guard during the 2023 season. The Wonder Lake, Ill., native appeared in 48 games and made 48 consecutive starts at left tackle over five seasons at Culver-Stockton (2017-21). He became the first three-time All-American at the same position in the NAIA. Rupcich spent the 2022 season on the practice squad.

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Rupcich was the only NAIA player to play in the 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Game. The game was held at the Rose Bowl, which holds a very special place in his heart because it was where he "watched his first-ever live football game… so it was amazing to see it come full circle." Rupcich was also the only NAIA player to participate in the NFL Combine that year.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Wonder Lake, Ill., native was originally signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.
• Waived by the Titans on Aug. 30, 2022 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Activated from the practice squad to the active roster standard elevation on Nov. 11, 2023.
• Activated from the practice squad to the active roster standard elevation on Nov. 18, 2023.
• Signed by the Titans to the active roster from the practice squad on Dec. 23, 2023.

COLLEGE:
• In five seasons at Culver-Stockton, Rupcich appeared in 48 games and made 48 consecutive starts at left tackle. He became the first three-time All-American at the same position in the NAIA.
• As a fifth-year senior (2021), started all 11 games at left tackle. Earned first-team All-American honors from the Associated Press, NAIA, and the American Football Coaches Association. Was a first-team Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division selection
• As a senior (2020), started all four games at left tackle. Awarded first-team All-American honors from the AFCA and earned first-team Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division recognition.
• As a junior (2019), started all 11 games at tackle. Earned first-team All-American recognition from the AFCA and second-team All-American honors from the Associated Press. Aso was a first-team Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division selection.
• As a sophomore (2018), started all 11 games at left tackle. Was a first team Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division selection.
• As a freshman (2017), started all 11 games at left tackle.
• Graduated in December 2021 with a degree in physical education from Culver-Stockton.

PERSONAL:
• Attended McHenry (Ill.) High School where he played both football and basketball.
• Was the only NAIA player invited to the NFL Combine.
• Son of Candace Compton and William and Bernadetter Rupcich.
• Follow Andrew on X at @rupcich_andrew and Instagram at @andrew_rupcich.
• Born Andrew Rupcich on April 1, 1998 in Wonder Lake, Ill.