Luke Stocker

Lucas Aaron Stocker (July 17, 1988) is an American professional football coach and former tight end and fullback who is currently the tight ends coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). 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. During his playing career, Stocker notably excelled as a blocker and was often used as a blocking specialist and fullback on many of the teams that he played for.

Luke Stocker

Stocker with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
Tennessee Titans
Position:	Tight ends coach
Personal information
Born:	(1988-07-17) July 17, 1988 (age 36) 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:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2011–2017) Tennessee Titans (2017–2018) Atlanta Falcons (2019–2020) Tennessee Titans (2021)* Minnesota Vikings (2021)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Tennessee Titans (2023) Offensive assistant Tennessee Titans (2024) Assistant tight ends coach Tennessee Titans (2025–present) Tight ends coach
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 85 Receiving yards: 705 Receiving touchdowns: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench 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 s	1.69 s	2.79 s	4.40 s	7.03 s	33.0 in (0.84 m)	9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)	27 reps
All values from the NFL Combine[6][7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

Stocker in 2012

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)

Stocker in 2017

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
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2011	TB	14	9	12	92	7.7	24	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2012	TB	16	11	16	165	10.3	33	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2013	TB	2	2	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2014	TB	13	7	7	41	5.9	11	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2015	TB	14	13	9	61	6.8	14	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2016	TB	12	10	5	23	4.6	11	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2017	TB	9	3	3	18	6.0	8	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
	TEN	3	2	1	12	12.0	12	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2018	TEN	16	11	15	165	11.0	31	2	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2019	ATL	15	9	8	53	6.6	18	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1	0
2020	ATL	16	13	7	63	9.0	25	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Career		130	91	83	693	7.26	33	5	1	0	0.0	0	0	1	0

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". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
4. "Western Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, September 5, 2009". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
5. "Luke Stocker College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference. 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. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
9. "Luke Stocker 2011 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
10. "Luke Stocker 2012 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
11. "Luke Stocker 2013 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
12. "Luke Stocker 2014 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. 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. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
16. "Luke Stocker 2016 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. 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. 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. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
21. "Luke Stocker 2017 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. 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. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
24. "Luke Stocker 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. 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. 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. 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. 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.

External links

• Career statistics from Pro Football Reference
• Tennessee Volunteers bio
• Media related to Luke Stocker at Wikimedia Commons