Matt Sokol

Last updated

Matt Sokol
No. 85 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-09) November 9, 1995 (age 28)
Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Adams (MI)
College: Michigan State
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Player stats at PFR

Matthew Ryan Sokol (born November 9, 1995) is an American professional football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State and began his career as undrafted free agent, landing his first roster spot in 2020 with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Contents

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.87 s1.72 s2.84 s4.34 s7.35 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Los Angeles Chargers

Sokol signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft on April 27, 2019. [2] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, [3] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [4] He was released on September 18, [5] and re-signed to the practice squad on October 1. [6] He was released again on October 9, 2019. [7]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Sokol signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad on November 18, 2019. [8]

Detroit Lions

Sokol signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions on December 31, 2019. [9] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, [10] and signed to the team's practice squad on October 21, 2020. [11] He was released three days later. [12]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

Sokol re-signed with the Chargers' practice squad on October 31, 2020. [13] He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [14] He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2021. [15]

On August 31, 2021, Sokol was waived by the Chargers. [16]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

Sokol re-signed with the Jaguars' practice squad on September 2, 2021. [17]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

On January 12, 2022, Sokol signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions. [18] He was waived on May 10, 2022. [19]

New England Patriots

On May 11, 2022, Sokol was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. [20] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day. [21] [22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. [23]

On August 29, 2023, Sokol was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad. [24] [25] He was not among the team's players signed to reserve/future contracts in 2024, and thus became a free agent at the expiration of his practice squad contract. [26] [27]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On July 30, 2024, Sokol signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [28] He was waived on August 27. [29]

Related Research Articles

Malik Terrell Jefferson is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas. As a senior at Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas, Jefferson won the 2014 Butkus Award given to the best linebacker in high school. He has been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Tomlinson</span> American football player (born 1992)

Eric Tomlinson is an American professional football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTEP. He previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darius Kilgo</span> American football player (born 1991)

Darius Kilgo is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Maryland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Skipper</span> American football player (born 1994)

Dan Skipper is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Skipper is currently the tallest active player in the NFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Storm Norton</span> American football player (born 1994)

Storm Willis Norton is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo and signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Traylor</span> American football player (born 1993)

Austin Traylor is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scott Orndoff</span> American football player (born 1993)

Scott Orndoff is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Pittsburgh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Santoso</span> American football player (born 1995)

Ryan Santoso is an American professional football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Minnesota. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Montreal Alouettes, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and San Antonio Brahmas.

Keelan Doss is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at UC Davis. He set school records in touchdowns (29) and all-purpose yards (4,218). Initially projected to be taken between the third and fifth rounds, Doss went undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devine Ozigbo</span> American football player (born 1996)

Devine Eghosa Ozigbo is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornuhuskers and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Moore (wide receiver)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jason Marquis Rydell Moore Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Findlay.

Ke'Montae Tayvon "Tae" Hayes is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Appalachian State.

Rashod Berry is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Ohio State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saivion Smith</span> American football player (born 1997)

Saivion Smith is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Helm</span> American football player (born 1995)

Daniel Helm is an American professional football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. He has been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Memphis Showboats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riley Patterson</span> American football player (born 1999)

Riley Patterson is an American football kicker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers and has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Mason (American football)</span> American football player (born 1999)

Ben Robert Mason is an American football fullback and tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Eric Banks is an American professional football defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTSA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalen Elliott</span> American football player (born 1998)

Jalen Elliott is an American professional football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame. He previously played for the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jeff Cotton Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Idaho after playing for two years at Pima Community College.

References

  1. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Matt Sokol College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ Henne, Ricky (April 27, 2019). "Chargers Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Free Agents". Chargers.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Chargers Announce Practice Squad". Chargers.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ Fischman, Joshua (September 18, 2019). "Wednesday Roundup: Chargers "Fired Up and Ready to Bounce Back"". Chargers.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Chargers Promote TE Stephen Anderson to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 1, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Chargers Sign C/G Ryan Groy". Chargers.com. October 9, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Jaguars sign TE Nick O'Leary". Jaguars.com. November 18, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  9. ↑ Raven, Benjamin (December 31, 2019). "Detroit Lions sign 3 more players to futures contracts, including former Michigan State TE". MLive.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  11. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (October 21, 2020). "Notebook: Lions place Julian Okwara on IR; Austin Bryant (PUP) returns to practice". DetroitLions.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. October 24, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. October 31, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Jessie Lemonier to Active Roster; Place Uchenna Nwosu on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. December 26, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Make Roster Moves Prior to Sunday's Game". Chargers.com. January 1, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Chargers Begin Cutting Roster Down to 53". Chargers.com. August 30, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Jags sign QB Kyle Lauletta, TE Matt Sokol to their practice squad". Jaguars Wire. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Lions sign TE Matt Sokol to a reserve/future contract". Lions Wire. USA Today. January 12, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Detroit Lions waive 5 players, paving way for UDFA signings". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. May 10, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Patriots Claim TE Matt Sokol off Waivers from Detroit". Patriots.com. May 11, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Patriots sign 11 players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 10, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023.
  26. ↑ O'Malley, Nick (January 7, 2024). "Which Patriots are free agents? Every player who could leave in 2024". MassLive.com .
  27. ↑ "Patriots Sign Seven Players to Future Contracts". New England Patriots. January 8, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Steelers sign Golden to one-year contract". Steelers.com. The Steelers signed cornerback Kyler McMichael and tight end Matt Sokol.
  29. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2024). "Steelers trim 2024 roster to 53 players". Steelers.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.