Luke Stocker

Lucas Aaron Stocker (July 17, 1988) is a former American football tight end and fullback. He played college football at the University of Tennessee, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He also played for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.

Luke Stocker
Stocker with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
No. 88, 80, 35
Position:Tight end,
Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1988-07-17) July 17, 1988
Berea, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Madison Southern (Berea, Kentucky)
College:Tennessee (2006–2010)
NFL draft:2011 / Round: 4 / Pick: 104
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Tennessee Titans (2023–present)
    Quality control coach (tight ends)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:85
Receiving yards:705
Receiving touchdowns:5
Player stats at PFR

Early life

Stocker was born on July 17, 1988, in Berea, Kentucky. He attended Madison Southern High School in Berea where he was an honor student and three-year starter.[1]

College career

Stocker played tight end for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2007 to 2010.[2] He scored his first college touchdown in a game against Alabama in the 2007 season.[3] In the 2009 season opener against Western Kentucky, he had two receiving touchdowns in the win.[4] He caught 85 passes for 956 yards and eight touchdowns.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m)		 258 lb
(117 kg)		 33 in
(0.84 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.79 s1.69 s2.79 s4.40 s7.03 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		27 reps
All values from the NFL Combine[6][7]

2011 season

Stocker was selected in the fourth round, 104th overall, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft and signed his contract worth four years on July 28, 2011.[8] Stocker suffered his first injury on the first day he practiced, and was out for a few weeks recovering from a hip injury. He caught his first career pass against the Minnesota Vikings on September 18, 2011, for a 17-yard gain. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 92 yards and no touchdowns.[9]

2012 season

During the 2012 season under new head coach Greg Schiano, Stocker finished with 16 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown.[10]

2013 season

Stocker played in two games before going on injured reserve in the 2013 season.[11]

2014 season

Stocker was mostly healthy during the 2012 season, playing in all but two games (due to a concussion).[12][13]

2015 season

On March 9, 2015, after a strong performance at full back and on special teams, the Buccaneers signed Stocker to a three-year contract extension.[14] He finished the 2015 season with nine catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.[15]

2016 season

In 2016, Stocker played in 12 games and started ten.[16]

2017 season

On November 28, 2017, Stocker was released by the Buccaneers.[17] Before he was released, he scored a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.[18]

Tennessee Titans (first stint)

2017 season

On December 4, 2017, Stocker signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.[19] He caught his first reception as a Titan against the Jacksonville Jaguars for 12 yards. The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team.[20] Stocker appeared in his first two postseason games that season.[21]

2018 season

In the season-opener against the Miami Dolphins, Stocker caught a season-long pass of 31 yards as the Titans lost by a score of 27–20. On October 21, 2018, in a narrow 20–19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Stocker caught his first touchdown as a Titan on a 1-yard pass from quarterback Marcus Mariota. He finished the game catching two passes for 11 yards.[22] In the season finale against the Indianapolis Colts, he caught a 22-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert as the Titans lost by a score of 33–17.[23] Overall, Stocker finished the 2018 season with 15 receptions for 165 yards and a season-high two touchdowns.[24]

Atlanta Falcons

On March 14, 2019, Stocker signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[25] In the 2019 season, he appeared in 15 games and started nine.[26]

The Falcons released Stocker on March 16, 2020.[27] He was re-signed on August 14, 2020.[28] In the 2020 season, he appeared in 16 games and started 13.[29]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

On July 31, 2021, Stocker signed with the Tennessee Titans.[30] He was released on September 2, 2021.[31]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 13, 2021, Stocker was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[32] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[33] He appeared in 12 games for the Vikings in the 2021 season.[34]

NFL career statistics
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2011TB 14912927.7240000.00000
2012TB 16111616510.3331000.00000
2013TB 22000.000000.00000
2014TB 1377415.9110000.00000
2015TB 14139616.8141000.00000
2016TB 12105234.6110000.00000
2017TB 933186.081000.00000
TEN 3211212.0120000.00000
2018TEN 16111516511.0312100.00000
2019ATL 1598536.6180000.00010
2020ATL 16137639.0250000.00000
Career13091836937.26335100.00010

Personal life

Stocker is married and has three kids.[35] Stocker is an avid bass fisherman.[36]

References
  1. "Madison Southern grad Stocker named to Kentucky Pro Football HOF". Richmond Register. February 9, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. "Luke Stocker - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. "Luke Stocker 2007 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. "Western Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, September 5, 2009". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. "Luke Stocker College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. "Luke Stocker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  7. Luke Stocker, Tennessee, TE, 2011 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football, retrieved June 16, 2013
  8. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  9. "Luke Stocker 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. "Luke Stocker 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  11. "Luke Stocker 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. "Luke Stocker 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  13. Auman, Greg (October 27, 2017). "Bucs-Panthers: Luke Kuechly's very public concussion struggle". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  14. Smith, Scott (March 9, 2015). "Bucs Re-Sign Four Pending Free Agents". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  15. "Luke Stocker 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  16. "Luke Stocker 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  17. Smith, Scott (November 28, 2017). "Bucs Waive Stocker, Tapp". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  18. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - November 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  19. Wyatt, Jim (December 4, 2017). "Titans Place DaQuan Jones on IR, Sign TE Luke Stocker". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  20. "2017 Tennessee Titans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  21. "Luke Stocker 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  22. Bacharach, Erik (October 21, 2018). "Titans finally end streak without a touchdown, but it's not enough in loss to Chargers". Tennessean.com.
  23. "Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - December 30th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  24. "Luke Stocker 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  25. Tabeek, Matthew (March 14, 2019). "Falcons agree to terms with tight end Luke Stocker". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  26. "Luke Stocker 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  27. McFadden, Will (March 16, 2020). "Falcons release tight end Luke Stocker". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  28. McFadden, Will (August 14, 2020). "Falcons sign Luke Stocker, make additional move". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  29. "Luke Stocker 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  30. Wyatt, Jim (July 31, 2021). "Titans Agree To Terms With Veteran TE Luke Stocker in a Flurry of Roster Moves". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  31. Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2021). "Titans Place Three Players on Injured Reserve While Waiving TE Luke Stocker". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  32. Ulrich, Logan (October 13, 2021). "Viking Sign TE Luke Stocker To Practice Squad, Release OT Zack Bailey". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  33. Peters, Craig (November 4, 2021). "Vikings Place Bradbury on Reserve/COVID-19; Sign Stocker to 53". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  34. "Luke Stocker 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  35. "Luke Stocker". TitansOnline.com.
  36. Holder, Stephen F. (November 13, 2011). "SOME FISHING, SOME FOOTBALL". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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