Josh Sokol
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 1, 1997 Hopkinton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hopkinton |
| College: | Sacred Heart (2016–2021) |
| Position: | Center |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Josh Sokol (born December 1, 1997)[1] is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Sacred Heart and was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL draft.
Early years
[edit]Sokol was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts,[2] and played high school football for the local team at Hopkinton High School, where he played as a center and a defensive end. Josh was also a two time state champion heavy weight wrestler for Hopkinton high.[3]
College career
[edit]Sokol attended Sacred Heart University,[4] in Fairfield, Connecticut.
He served as the team captain in 2019 and 2020 seasons, playing all 12 games in 2019, also started all 12 games in 2018. He was named first-team all-NEC in 2019 and 2020.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Minnesota Vikings
[edit]After not being drafted, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on July 30, 2022.[5] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad one day later.[6][7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[8] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[9]
Birmingham Stallions
[edit]On January 19, 2024, Sokol signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[10] He was released on March 10, 2024.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Josh Sokol (C)". ESPN.com.
- ^ a b "Josh Sokol (C)". sacredheartpioneers.com.
- ^ "Josh Sokol (C/DE)". hudl.com.
- ^ "Josh Sokol ('20, '21)". sacredheart.edu. July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Vikings Agree to Terms with Nine Undrafted Free Agents". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. April 30, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2023). "Vikings Sign 6 Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Young, Lindsey (August 28, 2023). "Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline". Vikings.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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- Sacred Heart Pioneers football players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- People from Hopkinton, Massachusetts
- Players of American football from Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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