The oft-injured son of former Auburn and Atlanta Falcon running back William Andrews, Micah made a successful return to the gridiron in 2007 from a serious knee injury, starting the first four games before giving way to Josh Adams. The team's active rushing leader with 1,561 yards and 12 touchdowns, he also proved to be a capable receiver, grabbing 53 passes during his career.

His star might have faded a bit on the football field, but if his dream of playing in the National Football League does not happen, he has a fallback career to keep him in a different kind of spotlight: The theater major directs his first play this spring, a one-act production of "An Evening With Dead Essex."

"Being in front of a bunch of people, being able to perform as well, it's all just a big show, a big performance, whether you're running the football or you're acting," Andrews said. "It's all a big show of entertainment, showing up every night and putting up the same intensity towards doing something that has a lot to do with hard work. Things like that, they all pour into each other." Drama seems an unlikely passion for the soft-spoken running back. Off the field and away from the stage, he's a quiet, introspective figure who measures his words carefully.

At greater Atlanta Christian High School, Andrews rushed for 6,429 yards and 67 touchdowns during his career. He was selected the 2002 Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also named All-County, All-Region and All-State as a senior. He ranked as the 26th-best running back in the nation and 32nd-best prospect from Georgia by Rivals100.com. The Prep Star All-Region selection was also rated as the 19th-best player in Georgia by Super Prep.

The team captain rushed for 2,871 yards on 342 carries his senior season, as he averaged 8.4 yards per carry and 191.4 yards per game while totaling 25 touchdowns in 2002. His 2,871 rushing yards ranks as the third-highest in the history of Georgia high school football, behind Daccus Thurman and Herschel Walker. He added All-State honors as a junior, when he rushed for 1,784 yards and 28 touchdowns and also played cornerback.

In 2003, Andrews red-shirted at Wake Forest. He was named to the Freshman All-Atlantic Coast Conference team by The Sporting News in 2004, as he started four of nine games. He rushed 43 times for 264 yards (6.1 avg) and six touchdowns, adding 20 catches for 308 yards (15.4 avg) and a score. He also totaled 143 yards on eight kickoff returns (17.9 avg).

A high ankle sprain limited Andrews to 10 games and three starts in 2005. He still managed to gain a career-high 621 yards on 110 attempts (5.6 avg), but scored just once. He also had seven receptions for 71 yards. A torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee vs. Connecticut required reconstructive surgery that sidelined him the rest of the year. At the time of the injury, he had gained 258 yards with two touchdowns on 58 carries (4.4 avg) and snatched 12 passes for 100 yards (8.3 avg).

Andrews started the first four games of the 2007 campaign and played in all 13 contests. He ranked second on the team with 420 yards and three touchdowns on 116 chances (3.6 avg) and also made 14 catches for 87 yards (6.2 avg).

In 35 games at Wake Forest, Andrews started 14 contests. He rushed 327 times for 1,561 yards (4.77 avg) and 12 touchdowns. He caught 53 passes for 566 yards (10.7 avg) and one score, adding 143 yards on eight kickoff returns (17.9 avg). He also recorded one solo tackle.

Positives: Has a well-built frame with good upper body muscle tone, good arm length, tight waist and hips and tapered thighs … His frame can carry more bulk without it affecting his timed speed … More of a downhill runner, but has the power to break arm tackles … Has the ability to drop his weight, run at a low pad level and slide to avoid defenders with his in-the-box type of runs … Runs behind his pads well and even though he is more of a one-cut runner, he does a good job of keeping his legs moving to power through initial contact … Has enough balance to spin off tackles … Shows some gather on the edge, but does not have the speed to explode upfield … Shows willingness as a blocker, doing a good job of stepping up with a strong shoulder push to take on edge rushers and does a nice job of locating and neutralizing the blitzers … Needs to improve his acceleration coming out of his stance, but he does run at the proper low pad level … Shows good rush lane anticipation skills, keeping his shoulders squared and using his fine upper body strength to bounce off the initial tackles … Keeps his feet moving going through the holes and is very patient waiting for his blocks to develop … Moves with decent power and has the frame that is suited for short-yardage runs … Sacrifices his body to make the timely block when leading through the holes … Has an outstanding work ethic and is well-respected by teammates and coaches.

Negatives: More of a downhill runner, lacking the suddenness and speed to get out to generate big gains along the perimeter … Takes time to get to top acceleration and can't be considered a home run threat (can be tracked down from behind) … Lacks elusiveness in the open field … Gathers some running his pass patterns and is best used on controlled routes rather than in anything complicated … Looks uncomfortable trying to adjust his body and look the ball in as a receiver and uses his body as a crutch, rather than extending away from his frame … Has some balance issues turning the corner and perhaps due to his serious knee injury, he did not show good cutback agility and struggled with his plant-and-drive as a senior … While he shows a decent burst coming off the snap, he lacks the wiggle needed to bounce outside when the rush lanes are jammed … Lacks the stride and the long legs needed to elude turning the corner … Little tight in his movements in the open, appearing more comfortable in the short-area game … Despite his solid blocking form, he will fall off blocks at times, but still does a solid job maintaining contact.

Compares To: ALEX HAYNES-Carolina … Andrews is a good north-south runner with just a one-cut move, but has the power to break arm tackles. His knee injury is still not fully recovered, as it seems he struggled with his perimeter runs due to marginal cutting ability last year. He is a physical blocker who could bring some value in short-yardage situations, but he will need to show in camp that he is more than just a pounder. He has problems catching the ball, so his touches will be limited.

2005: Suffered a high ankle sprain vs. Georgia Tech (11/05), missing the season finale vs. Georgia Tech.

2006: Suffered a left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear vs. Connecticut (9/16), undergoing surgery that forced him to miss the final 11 games … The injury would also sideline him for 2007 spring camp.

Campus: 4.62 in the 40-yard dash … 1.63 10-yard dash … 2.67 20-yard dash … 4.29 20-yard shuttle.

Combine: Did not receive and invitation.

Attended Great Atlanta (Ga.) Christian High School, playing football for head coach Jimmy Chupp … Rushed for 6,429 yards and 67 touchdowns during his career … Selected the 2002 Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Named All-County, All-Region and All-State as a senior … Ranked as the 26th-best running back in the nation and 32nd-best prospect from Georgia by Rivals100.com … The Prep Star All-Region selection was also rated as the 19th-best player in Georgia by Super Prep … The team captain rushed for 2,871 yards on 342 carries his senior season, as he averaged 8.4 yards per carry and 191.4 yards per game while totaling 25 touchdowns in 2002 … His 2,871 rushing yards ranks as the third-highest in the history of Georgia high school football, behind Daccus Thurman and Herschel Walker … Added All-State honors as a junior, when he rushed for 1,784 yards and 28 touchdowns and also played cornerback.

Theatre major … Will be directing his first play this spring, a one-act production of "An Evening With Dead Essex." … Son of former Auburn and Atlanta Falcon running back William Andrews … Born 11/25/83 … Resides in Atlanta, Georgia.