Jack Stoll (born January 28, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). Stoll played

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and was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the

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Early life and education

Jack Stoll was born on January 28, 1998, in

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. He went to high school at

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, earning all-state honors his senior year. He caught 32 catches for 434 yards with 6 touchdowns, while also being named Blue-Grey All-American. Stoll was ranked 9th in the nation among tight ends by

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. He received scholarship offers from

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and

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but instead chose

. Stoll redshirted his first year at Nebraska. In his second year, he played in 12 games as a freshmen redshirt, catching 8 passes for 89 yards and scoring two touchdowns. He started in all 12 games his sophomore year, and led all Cornhusker tight ends with 21 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns. He would start every game in his junior year as well, with 25 catches for 234 yards. Stoll battled injuries in his senior year, only playing in 7 games, starting one. He chose to forgo remaining eligibility and instead declared for the

Professional career

Stoll went unselected in the draft and was subsequently signed by the

. He was reportedly given largest contract of the Eagles' undrafted free agents. Stoll was kept at roster cuts, becoming the only 2021 undrafted free agent to make the Eagles' roster. He made his debut in week one, appearing on 12 offensive snaps during the 32–6 win over the

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. He played on 10% of their offensive snaps in week two, recording one fumble recovery and one tackle on special teams. He was placed on the COVID list on January 3, 2022. He was activated one week later on January 10, missing just one game where the Eagles did not play their starters as they had already clinched a playoff spot.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stoll, Jack 1998 births Living people American football tight ends Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Philadelphia Eagles players