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Luke Stocker
Stocker with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
Tennessee Titans
TitleTight ends coach
Personal information
Born (1988-07-17) July 17, 1988 (age 37)
Berea, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolMadison Southern (Berea)
CollegeTennessee (2006–2010)
NFL draft2011: 4th round, 104th overall pick
PositionTight end, No. 88, 80, 35
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
    • Tennessee Titans (2023–present)
      • Offensive assistant (2023)
      • Assistant tight ends coach (2024)
      • Tight ends coach (2025–present)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions85
Receiving yards705
Receiving touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lucas Aaron Stocker[1] (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 for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft. Stocker also played for the Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings.

Early life

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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.[2]

College career

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Stocker played tight end at the University of Tennessee for the Volunteers from 2007 to 2010.[3] He scored his first college touchdown in a game against Alabama in the 2007 season.[4] During the 2009 season opener against Western Kentucky, Stocker caught two touchdowns in the win.[5]

Stocker finished his collegiate career with 85 receptions for 956 yards and eight touchdowns.[6]

Professional career

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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[7][8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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2011 season

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Stocker was selected in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and signed his contract worth four years on July 28, 2011.[9] Stocker suffered his first injury on the first day he practiced and was out for a few weeks recovering from a hip injury. Stocker recorded his first career reception on a 17-yard pass from Josh Freeman during a Week 2 24–20 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings.[10] Stocker finished his rookie year with 12 receptions for 92 yards and no touchdowns in 14 games and nine starts.[11]

2012 season

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Stocker in 2012

During the 2012 season under new head coach Greg Schiano, Stocker saw some slight improvement in play. He also was praised for being a good interior blocker but again had a season shortened by injuries.

Stocker finished his second professional season with 16 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown in 16 games and 11 starts.[12]

2013 season

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In 2013, Stocker played in two games and recorded no statistics before going on injured reserve.[13]

2014 season

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Stocker was healthy for most of the season as he only missed two games late in the season due to a concussion. Although his receiving stats were a low seven receptions for 41 yards and no touchdowns,[14] Stocker's game took a turn in a more positive direction as an interior blocker as well as moving to fullback in place of a suspended and injured Javorskie Lane. Stocker's ability to be an effective lead blocker earned great praise and a new role as a blocking full back after the team let the previous season's lead blocking machine Erik Lorig go via free agency. Stocker was also a solid contributor on special teams.

2015 season

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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.[15] He finished the 2015 season with nine catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in 14 games and 13 starts.[16]

2016 season

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In 2016, Stocker recorded five receptions for 23 yards in 12 games and 10 starts.[17]

2017 season

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On November 28, 2017, Stocker was released by the Buccaneers.[18] Before he was released, Stocker had three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown in nine games and four starts.[19]

Tennessee Titans (first stint)

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2017 season

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Stocker in 2017

On December 4, 2017, Stocker signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.[20] He caught his first reception as a Titan in the regular season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars for 12 yards during the 15–10 victory.[21] The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team.[22] Stocker appeared in his first two postseason games that season but made no receptions in either game.[23]

2018 season

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During the season-opening 27–20 road loss to the Miami Dolphins, Stocker recorded two receptions for 37 yards, including a season-long reception of 31 yards.[24] During Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers in London, he caught two passes for 11 yards and his first touchdown as a Titan on a one-yard pass from quarterback Marcus Mariota in the narrow 20–19 loss.[25] In the season finale against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, Stocker had a 22-yard touchdown reception from backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the 33–17 loss.[26]

Stocker finished the 2018 season with 15 receptions for 165 yards and a career-high two touchdowns in 16 games and 11 starts.[27]

Atlanta Falcons

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On March 14, 2019, Stocker signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[28] Stocker finished the 2019 season with eight receptions for 53 yards in 15 games and nine starts.[29]

On March 16, 2020, Stocker was released.[30] However, he was re-signed on August 14.[31] Stocker finished the 2020 season with seven receptions for 63 yards in 16 games and 13 starts.[32]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

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On July 31, 2021, Stocker re-signed with the Titans.[33] He was released on September 2.[34]

Minnesota Vikings

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On October 13, 2021, Stocker was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[35] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[36] Stocker finished the 2021 season with two receptions for 12 yards in 12 games and no starts.[37]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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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
2021 MIN 12 0 2 12 6.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 142 91 85 705 8.3 33 5 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0

Postseason

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Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2017 TEN 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

Coaching career

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On July 18, 2023, Stocker was hired as a quality control coach for the Titans.[38] He was named the assistant tight ends coach in 2024 under new head coach Brian Callahan and was promoted to tight ends coach the following season.[39] Following the firing of Callahan and the end of the 2025 season, new head coach Robert Saleh chose to keep Stocker on his staff.[40]

Personal life

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Stocker and his wife, Daine, have three children: Liam, Collins, and Laurel.[41] He is an avid bass fisherman.[42]

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Stocker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  2. ^ "Madison Southern grad Stocker named to Kentucky Pro Football HOF". Richmond Register. February 9, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Luke Stocker - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Luke Stocker 2007 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Western Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, September 5, 2009". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "Luke Stocker College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "Luke Stocker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  8. ^ Luke Stocker, Tennessee, TE, 2011 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football, retrieved June 16, 2013
  9. ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  10. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings - September 18th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  11. ^ "Luke Stocker 2011 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Luke Stocker 2012 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "Luke Stocker 2013 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "Luke Stocker 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  15. ^ Smith, Scott (March 9, 2015). "Bucs Re-Sign Four Pending Free Agents". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "Luke Stocker 2015 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Luke Stocker 2016 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  18. ^ Smith, Scott (November 28, 2017). "Bucs Waive Stocker, Tapp". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  19. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - November 5th, 2017". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  20. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 4, 2017). "Titans Place DaQuan Jones on IR, Sign TE Luke Stocker". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans - December 31st, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  22. ^ "2017 Tennessee Titans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  23. ^ "Luke Stocker 2017 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  24. ^ "Luke Stocker 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  25. ^ Bacharach, Erik (October 21, 2018). "Titans finally end streak without a touchdown, but it's not enough in loss to Chargers". Tennessean.com.
  26. ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - December 30th, 2018". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  27. ^ "Luke Stocker 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  28. ^ Tabeek, Matthew (March 14, 2019). "Falcons agree to terms with tight end Luke Stocker". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  29. ^ "Luke Stocker 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  30. ^ McFadden, Will (March 16, 2020). "Falcons release tight end Luke Stocker". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  31. ^ McFadden, Will (August 14, 2020). "Falcons sign Luke Stocker, make additional move". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  32. ^ "Luke Stocker 2020 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  33. ^ 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.
  34. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2021). "Titans Place Three Players on Injured Reserve While Waiving TE Luke Stocker". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  35. ^ Ulrich, Logan (October 13, 2021). "Viking Sign TE Luke Stocker To Practice Squad, Release OT Zack Bailey". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  36. ^ Peters, Craig (November 4, 2021). "Vikings Place Bradbury on Reserve/COVID-19; Sign Stocker to 53". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  37. ^ "Luke Stocker 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  38. ^ Rowland, Tyler (July 18, 2023). "Tennessee Titans Add Former TE Luke Stocker to the Coaching Staff". Tennessee Titans On SI. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  39. ^ "Titans Promote Luke Stocker to TEs Coach, Announce the Hiring of Veteran Coaches John Fassel (Special Teams) and Tony Oden (Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks), Along With Several Other Changes". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  40. ^ Wyatt, Jim (February 12, 2026). "Titans Finalize Coaching Staff Under Robert Saleh". TennnesseeTitans.com. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  41. ^ "Luke Stocker". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  42. ^ Holder, Stephen F. (November 13, 2011). "SOME FISHING, SOME FOOTBALL". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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  • Career statistics from Pro Football Reference
  • Tennessee Volunteers bio
  • Media related to Luke Stocker at Wikimedia Commons
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