Eric Stocz
| No. 49, 82 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 25, 1974 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cortland (OH) Lakeview |
| College | Westminster |
| NFL draft | 1996: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Eric Stocz (born May 25, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1996 to 1998. He was a member of the Buffalo Bills during the 1999 NFL off-season before he was cut at the end of training camp. He then spent the 2000 off-season with the Philadelphia Eagles, before being waived in June 2000, ending his NFL career.[3][4]
Stocz would then be drafted on the third day of the inaugural XFL draft by the New York/New Jersey Hitmen, with whom he played the 2001 season with, logging a tackle on special teams during game play.[5][6]
Following his retirement from professional football, Stocz would begin playing poker competitively, appearing in various tournaments and competitions, including a slew of World Series of Poker events from 2009 to, most recently, 2022.[7]
References
- ^ Bills, 1999 Media Guide (PDF). p. 118. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Eric Stocz Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ "Eric Stocz, TE". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ "The inaugural XFL draft". OurSports Central. October 31, 2000. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "2001 New York/New Jersey Hitmen (XFL) Scores, Roster, Stats, Coaches". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Eric Stocz | United States". WSOP.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.