Seth Phillip Wand (born August 6, 1979) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the

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in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played

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at Northwest Missouri State. Wand also played for the

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and Florida Tuskers. In 2021, he was inducted to the

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Hall of Fame. In 2023, it was announced Wand would be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Early life

Wand attended Springfield Catholic High School in

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, 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

in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He started his second season, but was waived three years later on September 2, 2006.

Tennessee Titans

Wand then had a stint with the

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

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. 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

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. 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.

Florida Tuskers

Wand was selected 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.

References

External links

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