John Molchon Explained

John Molchon
Position:Guard
Birth Date:2 February 1997
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:309
High School:Faith Lutheran
College:Boise State (2015–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
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Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:MolcJo01

John Molchon (born February 2, 1997) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State.[1] [2]

Early life and high school

Molchon grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Summerlin.[3] He was ranked #9 by ESPN overall in Nevada and he led the Crusaders to their first state title in 2013, later being named the NIAA Division 1-A linebacker of the year.[4] In 2020, John Molchon had his number retired by Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School.[5]

College career

Molchon redshirted his true freshman season. For his 2016 season he appeared in seven games, making three starts and was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. In 2017, he appeared in all 14 games, making 13 starts and was part of a Bronco line for the Mountain West's No. 2 scoring offense (32.5 ppg). For his 2018 season, he started all 13 games and was named to All-Mountain West First-team. In his 2019 senior season, he was named to All-Mountain West First-team for a second-straight season and was part of an offense that ranked 19th in the country in scoring.

Professional career

Molchon signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[6] [7] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020.[8] He was activated on October 30, 2020, but was waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad on November 3.[9] [10] [11] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12] On February 9, 2021, Molchon re-signed with the Buccaneers.[13]

On September 2, 2021, Molchon was placed on injured reserve.[14] He was activated on October 18, but waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad.[15] [16] After the Buccaneers were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.[17]

On August 30, 2022, Molchon was waived by the Buccaneers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[18] [19] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2.[20]

Molchon was waived on August 28, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 13.[21] [22] He was released on September 18.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Molchon Stats, News, Bio. 2020-09-03. ESPN. en.
  2. Web site: John Molchon Stats, News & Video - OG NFL.com. 2020-09-03. www.nfl.com. en-US.
  3. Faith Lutheran [Personal interview]. (2021, January Tuesday the 5th).
  4. Web site: John Molchon - Football. 2020-09-03. Boise State University Athletics. en.
  5. Web site: Photograph . 2024-03-10 . LasVegasSun.com . en.
  6. Web site: Journalist. B. H.. 2020-06-30. 2020 NFL Draft: Bucs UDFA John Molchon Interview. 2020-09-03. Bucs Nation. en.
  7. Web site: Counts. Roy. Former Boise State linemen Molchon, Moa land undrafted free agent contracts. Idahostatesman.
  8. Web site: Leonard Fournette Joins Bucs' High-Powered Offense. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 7, 2020.
  9. Web site: Bucs Activate Rookie G John Molchon from IR. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 30, 2020.
  10. Web site: Antony Auclair Returns to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 31, 2020. October 31, 2020. May 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210512143837/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antony-auclair-returns-active-roster-move-2020. dead.
  11. News: Buccaneers activate WR Antonio Brown, waive WR Cyril Grayson . Buccaneers.com . November 3, 2020 . November 30, 2020.
  12. News: Smith, Scott . Jack Cichy Activated from Injured Reserve . Buccaneers.com . November 28, 2020 . January 5, 2021 . January 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210107214914/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/aq-shipley-ir-jack-cichy-activated-roster-move-2020 . dead .
  13. Web site: Bucs Sign 11 to Futures Contracts. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. February 9, 2021. February 12, 2021. February 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210212183551/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-eleven-reserve-future-contracts-roster-moves. dead.
  14. Web site: Bucs Activate Ryan Succop, Add to Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 2, 2021.
  15. Web site: John Molchon Activated in Monday Round of Roster Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 18, 2021.
  16. Web site: Bucs Promote Rashard Robinson to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 19, 2021.
  17. Web site: Bucs Retain 10 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts. Buccaneers.com. January 24, 2022. January 24, 2022. Scott. Smith.
  18. Web site: Tyler Johnson Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 30, 2022.
  19. Web site: Bucs Start 2022 Practice Squad with 14 Returning Players. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 31, 2022. September 1, 2022. September 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220901033618/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-2022-practice-squad-full-list-players-roster-moves. dead.
  20. Web site: Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 2, 2022.
  21. News: Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O’Connor, among others . Tampa Bay Times. Stroud, Rick. August 28, 2023.
  22. Web site: John Molchon Returns to Bucs' Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 13, 2023.
  23. Web site: Bouda . Nate . 2023-09-18 . NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18 . 2023-09-18 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.

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