#55 Andrew Birkmire
Class: RS Freshman
Hometown: Oviedo, Fla.
High School: Oviedo HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 215
Position: LB
2016 (Freshman): Did not see game action ... Named to the 2016-17 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.2016 (Freshman) Did not see game action ... Named to the 2016-17 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Prior to Western Carolina: Played both offensive tight end and defensive end, as well as on special teams as a prep ... Started playing at a private school before transferring to Oviedo High ... Was involved in starting a team Bible study and was involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) ... High school coach was Wes Allen.
Personal: Is the son of Rex and Ann Birkmire ... Has an older brother, Jon.
Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations
