Josh Pederson Explained

Josh Pederson
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:22 September 1997
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:235
High School:Blue Valley North (KS)
College:Louisiana–Monroe
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-Sun Belt (2019)
  • Second-team All-Sun Belt (2020)
Statseason:2023
Statweek:13
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:PedeJo00

Josh Pederson (born September 22, 1997) is an American football tight end who is a free agent He played college football at Louisiana-Monroe.[1] He played for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) from 2022 to 2023.

Early life and education

Josh Pederson was born on September 22, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, and was raised in New Jersey as well as Kansas.[2] He went to high school at Blue Valley North, where he had 73 receptions for 1,102 yards and 16 touchdowns in two seasons.[3] He was rated as a two-star recruit out of high school, and committed to playing college football at Louisiana–Monroe. He spent his first season as a redshirt.

In Pederson's second year, he was a redshirt-freshman, and played in 11 games, registering 12 catches for 136 yards.[3] He played in 11 games the following year as well, making 12 catches for the second straight year.[4]

In his junior year, Pederson was named First-team All-Sun Belt after posting 43 receptions for 567 yards and 9 scores.[5]

He started every game his senior year, and recorded 32 catches for 367 yards.[3]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Pederson went unselected in the 2021 NFL draft and was subsequently signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers.[6] On August 4, 2021, Pederson was waived by the 49ers.[7]

New Orleans Saints

On August 6, 2021, Pederson signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was waived on August 21.

Kansas City Chiefs

On February 11, 2022, Pederson signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[8] He was waived on May 5, 2022.[9]

Houston Gamblers

Pederson signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) on May 20, 2022,[10] and was subsequently transferred to the team's inactive roster.[11]

The following season, he made his USFL debut in the season opener, where he caught two passes for 23 yards in the 29–13 loss to the Michigan Panthers. He finished the season having appeared in all 10 games, while placing second on the team with 24 receptions for 325 yards.[12] His contract with the Gamblers was terminated on July 6, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On July 7, 2023, after being released by the Gamblers, Pederson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joining his father who is their head coach.[14] He was waived August 29.[15] Pederson was then re-signed to the Jaguars practice squad the following day.[16] He was elevated to the active roster and made his NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, making Pederson the first person to play for a father as head coach in the NFL since 1978.[17]

Pederson signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars on January 9, 2024.[18] He was waived/injured on August 3.[19] [20]

Personal life

Pederson is the son of Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson.[21] After Doug was fired by the Eagles after the 2020 season, Josh said that he felt "no hard feelings" towards them and would welcome joining the Eagles.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kaye. Mike. April 1, 2021. Doug Pederson's son hopes to forge his own NFL path (even if it's with Eagles). nj.
  2. News: Josh Pederson – Tight End Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Scouting Report. The NFL Draft. Bible. Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the Latest News Coverage, with Rankings for NFL Draft Prospects, College Football, Dynasty and Devy Fantasy Football.
  3. Web site: Josh Pederson (TE): Bio, News, Stats & more. www.49ers.com. 2021-06-04. 2021-06-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20210604202903/https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/josh-pederson/. dead.
  4. Web site: Josh Pederson College Stats. College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: After sudden breakout, tight end Josh Pederson still aims higher. June 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: 49ers' Josh Pederson: Latches on with San Fran. CBSSports.com. 17 May 2021 .
  7. Web site: 49ers Sign TE Joshua Perkins and CB B.W. Webb; Waive Two Players. 49ers.com. August 4, 2021. August 4, 2021.
  8. Web site: Chiefs sign TE Josh Pederson on reserve/future contract . Goldman, Charles. Chiefswire.com. February 11, 2022.
  9. Web site: Chiefs waive wide receiver Gehrig Dieter, 5 other players. Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. May 5, 2022.
  10. USFLGamblers . Roster Updates . 1527546510220464129 . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.
  11. USFLGamblers . Transferred to inactive roster . 1527838762234916864 . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.
  12. Josh Pederson — Son of Jaguars' HC Doug Pederson — Signs NFL Contract. Sports Illustrated. July 7, 2023. Shipley, John.
  13. USFLGamblers . Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team . 1677093216921763846 . July 6, 2023 . July 6, 2023.
  14. Web site: USFL TE Josh Pederson Signs With Jacksonville Jaguars. USFL Newsroom. July 7, 2023. Larsen, James.
  15. Web site: Jaguars Coach Doug Pederson Cuts Son Josh on Roster Deadline Day Sports Illustrated . 2023-08-29 . www.si.com.
  16. Web site: Grindley . Wyatt . Jaguars Re-Signing TE Josh Pederson To Practice Squad . NFL Trade Rumors . 30 August 2023.
  17. Web site: Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, son Josh, make history vs. Bengals . NBC Philadelphia. Singh, Sanjesh. December 4, 2023.
  18. Web site: Jaguars' Josh Pederson: Hanging around Jacksonville . CBS Sports . 10 January 2024.
  19. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign RB Gary Brightwell and TE Chris Myarick, and Waive 2. Jaguars.com. August 3, 2024.
  20. Web site: Minor NFL Transactions: 8/9/24 . Pro Football Rumors . 10 August 2024.
  21. Web site: Doug & Josh Pederson on the NFL Draft and Life After the Eagles.
  22. Web site: 'No hard feelings' — Josh Pederson would welcome joining Eagles. RSN. 16 March 2021 .