Casey Tucker
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-26) September 26, 1995
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Hamilton
(Chandler, Arizona)
College:Stanford
Arizona State
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Casey Shane Tucker (born September 26, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Stanford and Arizona State.[1][2]

Early life and education

Casey Tucker was born on September 26, 1995, in Chandler, Arizona. He grew up in Gilbert, Arizona before attending Hamilton High School. While at Hamilton, Tucker participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-American Game, and was also invited to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American game. He was later a four-star recruit to Stanford.[3] In his freshman season at Stanford, he played in five games. He played in 14 games the next season as the team's starting right tackle. He played in 8 games the following year, the first two at right tackle and the final six at left. He transferred to Arizona State for his senior year.[4][5] In October of his senior year, he started in a game against his former team, Stanford.[6] He was selected as an honorable mention all-PAC 12 following the season.[7]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the 2019 NFL Draft, Tucker signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following a successful mini-camp.[8][9][10] He was released at roster cuts.

Detroit Lions

Tucker was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions on October 30, 2019. He was released in November but signed again in December.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on December 30. Tucker was waived on April 27, 2020.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On April 28, 2020, Tucker was signed back to the Eagles off waivers.[12] He was waived on August 23, 2020.[13] He signed to their practice squad on December 21, 2020.[14] On January 4, 2021, he was released for the third time.

Indianapolis Colts

He signed with the Indianapolis Colts on January 11, 2021.[15] Tucker was released on April 29, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint)

He was signed for the fourth time by the Eagles on May 18, 2021.[16] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2021, and was placed on injured reserve.[17] He was released on August 25, 2021. He re-signed with the Eagles practice squad on September 29, 2021.[18] He was released from the practice squad on October 20, 2021.[19]

Denver Broncos

On November 9, 2021, Tucker was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[20] He was released on December 21, 2021.[21]

Philadelphia Eagles (fourth stint)

On December 23, 2021, Tucker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He made his NFL debut against the Dallas Cowboys in week 18.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On January 20, 2022, Tucker signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos.[22] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.[23] He was waived on May 11, 2023.[24]

References

  1. ↑ "ASUDevils - There is no place like home for Casey Tucker". arizonastate.rivals.com. 31 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Greger, Mike (December 18, 2020). "'Strong' 315-Pounder Visits Eagles, New Starter at Right Tackle".
  3. ↑ Keeney, Tim. "Casey Tucker to Stanford: Cardinal Land 4-Star OT Prospect". Bleacher Report.
  4. ↑ Kaye, Jordan (February 7, 2018). "Former Hamilton HS and Stanford offensive lineman Casey Tucker signs with Arizona State". House of Sparky.
  5. ↑ "Arizona State lands interior lineman Casey Tucker from Stanford". Arizona Sports. January 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ Metcalfe, Jeff. "ASU offensive lineman Casey Tucker will take on former team Stanford". The Arizona Republic.
  7. ↑ "Casey Tucker - Football". Arizona State University Athletics.
  8. ↑ "Eagles sign undrafted OT Casey Tucker after successful tryout". RSN. 22 May 2019.
  9. ↑ "3 Thoughts on new Philadelphia Eagles OT Casey Tucker". May 22, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Eagles Sign Undrafted OT Casey Tucker After Successful Tryout". 22 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "Lions sign LB Anthony Pittman to active roster". www.detroitlions.com.
  12. ↑ "Eagles claim Casey Tucker from Lions, bring him back to Philadelphia". RSN. 28 April 2020.
  13. ↑ "Casey Tucker Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  14. ↑ "Eagles sign T Casey Tucker to the practice squad". www.philadelphiaeagles.com.
  15. ↑ "Colts Sign T Casey Tucker To Reserve/Future Contract". www.colts.com.
  16. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles sign OT Casey Tucker to a deal". May 18, 2021.
  17. ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 17, 2021). "Eagles waive RB Kerryon Johnson, C Luke Juriga, and T Casey Tucker with an injury designation". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  18. ↑ Bowman, Paul (September 29, 2021). "Eagles Promote Sua Opeta To 53-Man Roster, Bring Back Familiar Face". SportsTalkPhilly.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Eagles announce 2 more roster moves ahead of Week 7 vs. Raiders". Eagles Wire. October 20, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  20. ↑ Kelberman, Zack (November 9, 2021). "Broncos Add OT Casey Tucker, ILB Avery Williamson to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated.
  21. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (December 21, 2021). "Broncos activate RB Mike Boone from Reserve/COVID-19 list, place FB/TE Andrew Beck on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  22. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (January 20, 2022). "Broncos sign T Casey Tucker to future contract". DenverBroncos.com.
  23. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 23, 2022). "Broncos trim roster to reach 80-player limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  24. ↑ Levine, Ben (May 11, 2023). "Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/23". Pro Football Rumors.
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