Josh Carraway Explained

Josh Carraway
Number:44, 42
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:13 April 1994
Birth Place:Flower Mound, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:242
High School:Marcus (TX)
College:TCU
Draftyear:2017
Draftround:7
Draftpick:227
Pastteams:
Pfr:CarrJo00

Josh Carraway (born April 13, 1994) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft. He played college football at TCU.

College career

Carraway was named All-Big 12 Conference his final two years of college. He led his team with 9.5 sacks as a junior,[1] and recorded eleven tackles for loss while leading his Texas Christian University team with eight sacks as a senior.[2]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Carraway was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round, 227th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[3] [4] On May 12, 2017, the Titans signed Carraway to a four-year, $2.48 million contract that also includes a signing bonus of $87,086.[5] He was waived on October 3, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 9, 2017.[7]

On September 1, 2018, Carraway was waived by the Titans.[8]

Washington Redskins

On November 26, 2018, Carraway was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad.

Los Angeles Rams

On May 2, 2019, Carraway signed with the Los Angeles Rams.[9] He suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the preseason and was ruled out for the season.[10] He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[11] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plunkett . Jamie . April 29, 2017 . Tennessee Titans Draft TCU DE Josh Carraway . May 1, 2017 . Frogs O' War.
  2. Web site: 2017 NFL Draft Profile: Josh Carraway. NFL.com. May 1, 2017.
  3. News: Josh Carraway NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans' Pick. Miller. Matt. Bleacher Report. May 1, 2017. en-US.
  4. Web site: Titans Select Texas Christian OLB Josh Carraway in 7th Round. https://web.archive.org/web/20180119194612/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Select-Texas-Christian-OLB-Josh-Carraway-in-7th-Round/90a96aac-fb8e-4eb3-b988-ebcd24e09540. dead. January 19, 2018. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. April 29, 2017. May 20, 2017.
  5. Web site: Spotrac.com: Josh Carraway contract. May 14, 2017. spotrac.com.
  6. Web site: Titans Add Free Agent QB Brandon Weeden. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207042038/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Add-Free-Agent-QB-Brandon-Weeden/efb60fc8-fb41-418c-8def-042b84a901cf. dead. December 7, 2017. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. October 3, 2017.
  7. Web site: Titans Promote LB Carraway, Release FB Fowler. https://web.archive.org/web/20180213235457/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Promote-LB-Carraway-Release-FB-Fowler/13048847-473b-4531-90ce-c0cc4f691dac. dead. February 13, 2018. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. December 9, 2017.
  8. Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster From 90 to 53 Players. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. September 1, 2018.
  9. Web site: Rams waive S Blake Countess, sign linebacker Josh Carraway. Dennis, Clarence. TheRams.com. May 2, 2019.
  10. Web site: Josh Carraway tears Achilles; Aaron Neary breaks ankle. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. August 26, 2019.
  11. News: Han, Jamie . Rams trim roster down to 53 players . TheRams.com . August 31, 2019 . August 31, 2019.