Andy Stokes

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Seattle Seahawks
currentnumber=
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|6|2
birthplace=
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=257
debutyear=
debutteam=
highlights=
*Mr. Irrelevant (2005)
college=William Penn
draftyear=2005
draftround=7
draftpick=255
pastteams=
* New England Patriots* (2005)
* Arizona Cardinals* (2006)
* Seattle Seahawks (2007-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
nfl=STO207637

Andy Stokes (born June 2, 1981) was Mr. Irrelevant, the last pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots draftee went to William Penn University where he was a tight end. Cut by the Patriots during training camp, he landed on the roster for the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad, but was released on August 21, 2006. He now plays for the Seattle Seahawks.

High School Years

Stokes attended Pine View High School in St. George, Utah and was a student and a letterman in football.

College career

Andy Stokes caught 32 passes for 417 yards (13.0 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns as a sophomore. The following year, he caught 30 passes for 408 yards (13.6 avg.) and three scores, adding 23 yards on three rushing attempts (7.7 avg.) and also posted five tackles (4 solos) on special teams. For that performance, he was named All-Mid States Football Association honorable mention.

In 2004, Stokes was awarded third-team NAIA All-America and first-team All-MSFA honors. He was also named to Football Gazette's all-region team. He finished second on the team with a career-high 42 receptions for 753 yards (17.9 avg.) and five touchdowns. He ran once for 16 yards, threw an option pass for 39 yards and recorded four tackles. In 31 games with the Statesmen, Stokes snatched 104 passes for 1,578 yards (15.2 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He rushed four times for 39 yards (9.8 avg.) and had a 39-yard pass completion. He also recorded nine tackles (6 solos).