Andrew Gachkar

Andrew Gachkar is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.

Early life
Andrew Gachkar was born in Overland Park, Kansas. He attended Blue Valley West High School where played both running back and linebacker.

College career
Gachkar, rated the number 12 overall prospect in the state of Kansas choose to play collegiately at the University of Missouri. He was a 2 year starter for the Tigers, playing 2009 at the strongside linebacker position, then moving to weakside linebacker in 2010 to replace All-American Sean Weatherspoon. He finished the 2010 season with 84 tackles.

In February 2010, Gachkar, along with fellow Missouri football player Blaine Gabbert and his little brother, Tyler Gabbert, were involved in an altercation against another group of individuals at a Gumby's Pizza location in Columbia, Missouri. The police reports indicated that Gachkar cut his hand punching a plate, but eye witnesses later commented that Gachkar received the wounding punching one of the individuals.

Professional career
Gachkar was selected with the 234th pick in the 7th round of the 2011 NFL Draft to the San Diego Chargers. On July 28, 2011 he was signed to a 4 year deal with the Chargers.