Scott Studwell made his mark on the field, playing 14 seasons with the Vikings as a linebacker, starting 160 games.
Studwell, 64, was inducted in the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2009.
He then took a job as a Vikings college scout in 1991, transitioning into the role immediately after retiring. This is a guy who has been with the Vikings organization for the last four decades.
That will come to an end after this week. Studwell and the Vikings announced Tuesday that he will retire after this draft.
“As hard as it is to see the end of the road with this wonderful organization, it has become an easier thing to come to grips with just because of the fact of where I am with my private life, with my public life,” Studwell said in a press conference on Tuesday. “I’ve spent the last 42 years chasing a dream here. What I need to focus on now is to help my kids, help my grandkids, the people of the state of Minnesota, the people of the Twin Cities and St. Paul, help them fulfill their dreams. I am so fortunate and I am so grateful for the opportunity that I’ve had to spend this amount of time with this organization. It’s been a phenomenal run. It really has.”
This organization was better with you, Stud. You’ll be missed.
