National Football Foundation

Andrew Weidinger experienced ultimate success on the gridiron, in the classroom and in the community during his days at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Weidinger proved to be a leader in every activity he endeavored. 

"This year choosing the nominee took no effort and caused no debate," Lake Braddock head coach James Poythress said. "I can think of no time when we have been able to nominate the team captain, leading tackler, district player of the year, all-region linebacker and number one student in the class." 

A three-year starter at both linebacker and fullback and team captain his senior year, Weidinger was a cornerstone of the Bruins' football program. He turned in a stellar senior campaign in 2010, collecting 170 tackles while earning First Team All-District and District Defensive Player of the Year honors. The fourth-ranked linebacker in the state of Virginia, he earned numerous All-Region honors, helping Lake Braddock post a 12-2 record and an appearance in the Division 6 state semifinals. As a junior, he posted 114 tackles, two sacks, seven TFL and one interception. He garnered All-District accolades while pushing the Bruins to a 12-3 record and an appearance in the state finals. 

Weidinger earned Valedictorian status for Lake Braddock's class of 2011 by posting a 4.153 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, he earned a 3.5 GPA or higher all eight semesters, and he won the school's Athletic Scholar Award all four years as well. He was named a Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame Scholarship recipient, and he claimed the Northern Virginia ADACA Thomas J. Porter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. 

A Student Government Association officer, he served as the organization's historian and managed their canned food drive. He was a member of the Ecumenical Community for Helping Others; a Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher for the mentally disabled; a math tutor; and an active member of Holy Spirit Church. 

"Another cornerstone to Andrew's leadership and service commitment is his work with our student government and leadership class," said Lake Braddock principal Dave Thomas. "He understands, appreciates and embraces the importance of service and then seeks opportunities to be a positive influence in his school and his community." 

In addition to winning four letters in football, Weidinger was a three-year starter and two-year captain on the baseball team where he twice earned Second Team All-District and team Defensive MVP honors while pushing the Bruins to consecutive appearances in the state quarterfinals. 

Weidinger played four seasons at fullback for The College of William & Mary and is currently pursuing his master's in accounting at William & Mary.