Josh Forrest Explained

Josh Forrest
Number:59
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:24 February 1992
Birth Place:Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:249
High School:Paducah Tilghman
(Paducah, Kentucky)
College:Kentucky (2011–2015)
Draftyear:2016
Draftround:6
Draftpick:190
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:ForrJo00

Josh Forrest (born February 24, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Kentucky and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

College career

Forrest played college football for the University of Kentucky. He originally was a reserved and did not start until his junior year, where he led the Wildcats in tackles for two years straight.[1]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Forrest was selected by the Los Angeles Rams on in the sixth round, 190th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.[2] On June 9, 2016, the Rams signed Forrest to a four-year contract with the team. He was placed on injured reserve on November 22, 2016.[3]

On September 2, 2017, Forrest was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve.[4] He was released on September 9, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks

On October 16, 2017, Forrest was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on December 2, 2017.[7]

On August 2, 2018, Forrest re-signed with the Seahawks.[8] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft Profile: Josh Forrest. NFL.com.
  2. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft: Los Angeles Rams Select Kentucky LB Josh Forrest. TurfShowTimes.com. April 30, 2016. May 29, 2017.
  3. Web site: Rams Make Week 12 Roster Changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825225024/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/rams-make-week-12-roster-changes/52c52106-4736-4a56-9e95-f8900cd9af16. dead. August 25, 2017. White, Tiffany. TheRams.com. November 22, 2016.
  4. Web site: Rams Announce Roster Moves. Han, Jamie. TheRams.com. September 2, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180208051619/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Announce-Roster-Moves/33a04e1d-a581-47b1-a2ef-75984001a240. February 8, 2018.
  5. Web site: Report: Seahawks sign LB Josh Forrest to practice squad. 247Sports.com. October 16, 2017.
  6. Web site: Seahawks Place FB Tre Madden On Injured Reserve, Promote LB Josh Forrest Off Practice Squad. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. November 7, 2017.
  7. Web site: Seahawks Place Linebacker Josh Forrest On Injured Reserve. Drovetto, Tony. Seahawks.com. December 2, 2017.
  8. Web site: Seahawks Sign CB Jeremy Boykins & LB Josh Forrest; Waive S Alex Carter & TE Je'Ron Hamm. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 2, 2018.
  9. Web site: Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster. Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.