Andy Thorn (American football)
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Position: | Tight end | ||
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Born: | Waterford, Michigan | February 4, 1982||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||
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High school: | Waterford Mott (MI) | ||
College: | Northern Iowa | ||
Undrafted: | 2005 | ||
Career history | |||
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Philadelphia Eagles[edit]
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.[3] He was released on September 2, 2006.[4][5]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
On October 4, 2006, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboy to the practice squad.[6] 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.[7]
Tennessee Titans[edit]
On August 22, 2007, he was signed as a free agent by the Tennessee Titans, but was released 4 days later.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "UNI Signs 24 Football Players". Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "UNI Opens Season At 1-A Iowa State Saturday". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Eagles trade Fraley, Parry; cut Gaffney, Reed". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Garrett makes strong statement". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Former Pro Bowler Drummond signs with Kansas City". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from CBS Sports