title: Andrew Pinnock
text: # Andrew Pinnock
  
  Andrew Pinnock (born March 12, 1980) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.
  
  Pinnock has also played for the Denver Broncos.
  
  ## Early years
  
  Pinnock attended Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Connecticut and was a letterman in football. As a senior, he was named the 1998 Mr. Football for the state of Connecticut, and also won All-State and All-District honors. 1998. While there, he was a teammate of the Indianapolis Colts Defensive End, Dwight Freeney.
  
  ## College career
  
  Pinnock played college football at the University of South Carolina for legendary Coach Lou Holtz where he was a standout Running Back/Fullback from 1999-2003.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  ### San Diego Chargers
  
  Pinnock was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He then served as a special team player and backup to Pro Bowler Lorenzo Neal. He was released on September 1, 2008.
  
  ### Denver Broncos
  
  Pinnock was signed by the Denver Broncos on November 26, 2008. He was released on April 29, 2009.
  
  