Josh Sokol

Josh Sokol is an American football center. He played college football at Sacred Heart and was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 [NFL draft].

Early years

Sokol was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and played high school football for the local team at Hopkinton [High School (Massachusetts)|Hopkinton High School], where he played as a center and a defensive end. Josh was also a two time state champion heavy weight wrestler for Hopkinton high.

College career

Sokol attended Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
He served as the team captain in 2019 [Sacred Heart Pioneers football team|2019] and 2020 [Sacred Heart Pioneers football team|2020] seasons, playing all 12 games in 2019, also started all 12 games in 2018. He was named first-team all-NEC in 2019 and 2020.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

After not being drafted, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on July 30, 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad one day later. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. He was waived on August 28, 2023.

Birmingham Stallions

On January 19, 2024, Sokol signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United [Football League (2024)|United Football League]. He was released on March 10, 2024.