Seth Wand
Encyclopedia
Seth Phillip Wand is an American football
offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Houston Texans
in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Northwest Missouri State
.
Wand has also played for the Tennessee Titans
and Florida Tuskers.
in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft
. He started his second season, but was waived three years later on September 2, 2006.
during the 2006 season. He was waived during final cuts on September 1, 2007.
. 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 Fred Wakefield
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.
in 2009.
On September 8, 2011 Wand was cut by the Oakland Raiders and is now employed at Cerner Corporation.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft
2003 NFL Draft
The 2003 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft was held April 26–27, 2003 at the Theatre at...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Northwest Missouri State
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is a state university in Maryville, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as a teachers college, it offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus, based on the design for Forest Park at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, is the official Missouri State Arboretum....
.
Wand has also played for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
and Florida Tuskers.
Early years
Wand attended Springfield Catholic High School in Springfield, Missouri and was a student and a letterman in football and basketball. He played football for Northwest Missouri State.Houston Texans
Wand was drafted by the Houston TexansHouston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft
2003 NFL Draft
The 2003 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft was held April 26–27, 2003 at the Theatre at...
. 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 TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
during the 2006 season. He was waived during final cuts on September 1, 2007.
Oakland Raiders
On November 21, 2007, Wand signed with the Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. 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 Fred Wakefield
Fred Wakefield
Frederick Douglas Wakefield is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Illinois....
was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. 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
Khalif Barnes
Khalif Barnes is an American football offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
. He was released on September 5.
Florida Tuskers
Wand was drafted by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season DraftUFL Premiere Season Draft
The UFL "Premiere" Season Draft was the inaugural draft of the United Football League. The results of the draft were announced via press release on June 19, 2009....
in 2009.
Second stint with Raiders
On August 2, 2011, Wand re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.On September 8, 2011 Wand was cut by the Oakland Raiders and is now employed at Cerner Corporation.