After establishing himself as one of the top players in team history during his 14 seasons (1977-90) at linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, Scott Studwell enters his 17th year in the team’s Player Personnel department. He retired from his playing career after the 1990 season and spent a year as the Vikings Assistant to the President/Player Relations before being named the Player Personnel Coordinator from 1992-2001. Studwell was named to his current post as Director of College Scouting in April 2002. His new responsibilities include overseeing all college scouting efforts and preparation for the annual NFL Draft.Studwell has been a part of successful drafts that have included Pro Bowlers or Pro Bowl alternates Robert Smith (1st round, ’93), Todd Steussie (1st, ’94), Randy Moss (1st, ’98), Matt Birk (6th, ’98), Daunte Culpepper (1st, ’99), Michael Bennett (1st, ’01), Bryant McKinnie (1st, ’02), Kevin Williams (1st, ’03) and Adrian Peterson (1st, ‘07). In 2004 Kevin Williams, in just his second season, was selected to the Pro Bowl and named 1st-Team All-Pro. The Vikings 2007 draft class was highlighted by RB Adrian Peterson being named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year along with a starters spot in the Pro Bowl and MVP honors in the game.A member of the Vikings’ 25th and 40th Anniversary All- Time Teams, Studwell holds team records for tackles in a career (1,981), season (230 in ‘81) and game (24 vs. Detroit in ‘85), as well as solo tackles in a career (1,308). No other player in Vikings history has over 1,500 career tackles. According to team media guides Studwell has more tackles with one organization than any other player in NFL history. In addition, Studwell is one of only five Minnesota players to participate in over 200 games during his career. He also played in 12 playoffs contests, including NFC Championship Games following the ‘77 and ‘87 seasons. In ‘87 and ‘88 Studwell was voted to the Pro Bowl. In ‘89 he was named 2nd-team All-NFC by United Press International. He also was Minnesota’s recipient of the Ed Block Memorial Courage Award in ‘87. After earning the starting MLB job in ‘80, Studwell led the Vikings in tackles the next 6 seasons. He also was the team’s leading tackler in ‘88 and ‘89. Studwell, who tied for the team lead in fumblesrecovered three times (‘82, ‘86, ‘88), finished his NFLcareer with 15 fumble recoveries and 11 interceptions.Drafted by Minnesota in the 9th round from Illinois in‘77, Studwell finished his collegiate career as the school’ssecond all-time tackler (342) behind Dick Butkus (374). In‘76 Studwell recorded 177 tackles to surpass Illinois’ seasonrecord, formerly held by Butkus. As a senior Studwellrecorded 23 tackles against Purdue to tie the school’s single-game record.In ‘90 Studwell was named to Illinois’ All-Century Team,joining Butkus and Ray Nitschke as the linebackers on thatsquad. Studwell earned 2nd-team All-America and 1stteamAll-Big Ten honors in ‘76, and 2nd-team All-Conference mention in ‘75. Studwell also was the team’sco-captain and co-MVP in ‘76, when he played in the HulaBowl, East-West Shrine Game and Japan Bowl.A native of Evansville, IN (8/27/54), John Scott Studwellstarred at Evansville High School. In 2001 Studwell waselected into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. He majoredin commerce at Illinois. During his playing career, he sat onthe Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs ofMinneapolis. Scott and wife Jenny have two daughters,Jessie and Samantha, and a son Jack.