Andy Thorn

Andrew “Bro” Robert Thorn (born February 4, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

Early life Thorn attended Waterford Mott High School, where he was a two-way player at tight end and defensive end. As a sophomore, he made 2 receptions for 15 yards. As a junior, he had 19 receptions for 270 yards, 3 touchdowns and received All-conference honors.

As a senior, he collected 25 receptions for 450 yards, 6 touchdowns, 68 tackles and 3 sacks. He set a school record with 3 touchdown receptions in a single-game. He helped his team finish with a 6–4 record and qualify to the state playoffs for the first time in school history, while receiving second-team All-Metro and All-county honors. As a senior, he registered 21 receptions for 308 yards and 6 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 38 receptions for 498 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Thorn was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2005 NFL draft on April 25. On September 3, he was waived and later signed to the practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.

Dallas Cowboys On October 4, 2006, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboy to the practice squad. On December 14, he was promoted to the active roster to improve depth at tight end and H-back, after Oliver Hoyte suffered a knee injury. He was cut after missing a curfew on August 9, 2007.

Tennessee Titans On August 22, 2007, he was signed as a free agent by the Tennessee Titans, but was released 4 days later.