Andy Thorn (American football)

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Andy Thorn
No. 87
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1982-02-04) February 4, 1982 (age 39)
Waterford, Michigan
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Waterford Mott (MI)
College:Northern Iowa
Undrafted:2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Andrew “Bro” Robert Thorn (born February 4, 1982) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Northern Iowa.

Early years[]

Thorn attended Waterford Mott High School, where he was a two-way player at tight end and defensive end. As a sophomore, he made 2 receptions for 15 yards. As a junior, he had 19 receptions for 270 yards, 3 touchdowns and received All-conference honors.[1]

As a senior, he collected 25 receptions for 450 yards, 6 touchdowns, 68 tackles and 3 sacks. He set a school record with 3 touchdown receptions in a single-game. He helped his team finish with a 6–4 record and qualify to the state playoffs for the first time in school history, while receiving second-team All-Metro and All-county honors.[1]

He also practiced basketball, track and baseball. He set the school record in the shot put (57'9") and discus throw (172'9"). He received Academic All-state honors in his last 2 years.[1]

College career[]

Thorn accepted a football scholarship from the University of Iowa. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 4 games. As a sophomore, he saw limited action. He transferred to the Division I-AA University of Northern Iowa after the season.[1]

As junior, he posted 17 receptions for 190 yards and 4 touchdowns.[2] As a senior, he registered 21 receptions for 308 yards and 6 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 38 receptions for 498 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Professional career[]

Philadelphia Eagles[]

Thorn was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2005 NFL Draft on April 25.[3] On September 3, he was waived and later signed to the practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[4] He was released on September 2, 2006.[5][6]

Dallas Cowboys[]

On October 4, 2006, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboy to the practice squad.[7] On December 14, he was promoted to the active roster to improve depth at tight end and H-back, after Oliver Hoyte suffered a knee injury. He was cut after missing a curfew on August 9, 2007.[8]

Tennessee Titans[]

On August 22, 2007, he was signed as a free agent by the Tennessee Titans, but was released 4 days later.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "UNI Signs 24 Football Players". Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "UNI Opens Season At 1-A Iowa State Saturday". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Eagles trade Fraley, Parry; cut Gaffney, Reed". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "Jason Garrett makes strong statement". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "Former Pro Bowler Drummond signs with Kansas City". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

External links[]

  • Career statistics and player information from CBS Sports
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