Andy Thorn (American football)

Andy Thorn
No. 87
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1982-02-04) February 4, 1982
Place of birth: 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
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Andrew 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. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Iowa, before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa after his sophomore season. As a senior, he posted 7 receptions for 75 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Thorn was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2007 NFL Draft.[2] On September 5, he was waived and later signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 2, 2006.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 4, 2006, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboy to the practice squad.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 14. He was cut on August 9, 2007.

Tennessee Titans

On August 22, 2007, he was signed as a free agent by the Tennessee Titans, but was released 4 days later.[5]

References

  1. "Panthers End 2004 Season With 6 Wins". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  2. "Eagles sign 11 to fill out roster". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  3. "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  4. "NFL Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  5. "Former Pro Bowler Drummond signs with Kansas City". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
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