Seth Wand Explained

Seth Wand
Number:78, 72, 65, 75
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:August 6, 1979
Birth Place:Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:330
High School:Springfield Catholic (MO)
College:Northwest Missouri State
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:3
Draftpick:75
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:53
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:18
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:WandSe20

Seth Phillip Wand (born August 6, 1979) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at Northwest Missouri State. Wand also played for the Tennessee Titans and Florida Tuskers. In 2021, he was inducted to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Hall of Fame.[1] In 2023, it was announced Wand would be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.[2]

Early life

Wand attended Springfield Catholic High School in Springfield, Missouri, and was a student and a letterman in football and basketball. He played offensive tackle and defensive end for the Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish. He played football for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Seth was a left tackle for the Bearcats, allowing only one sack in his four years on the team.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Wand was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft.[3] He started his second season, but was waived three years later on September 2, 2006.

Tennessee Titans

Wand then had a stint with the Tennessee Titans during the 2006 season. He was waived during final cuts on September 1, 2007.

Oakland Raiders (first stint)

On November 21, 2007, Wand signed with the Oakland Raiders. He was released by the team prior to the 2008 regular season opener on September 8, only to be re-signed two days later when offensive lineman Paul McQuistan was placed on injured reserve. On October 6, Wand was placed on injured reserve.

Wand was re-signed on August 5, 2009, after an injury to offensive tackle Khalif Barnes. He was released on September 5.[4]

Florida Tuskers

Wand was drafted by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009.

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

On August 2, 2011, Wand re-signed with the Raiders.On September 4, 2011, Wand was cut by the Oakland Raiders.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seth Wand set for MIAA Hall of Fame induction . Northwest Missouri State Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Wand to enter Missouri Sports Hall of Fame . 2023-10-07 . Northwest Missouri State Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-28 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. News: Raiders release veteran QB Garcia. NFL.com. 2009-09-05.
  5. News: Raiders release T Seth Wand, sign LB Ricky Brown. The Oakland Tribune. 2011-09-04.