Josh Proctor Explained

Josh Proctor
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:43
Position:Safety
Birth Date:27 March 1999
Birth Place:Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:205
High School:Owasso
(Owasso, Oklahoma)
College:Ohio State (2018–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Josh Proctor (born March 27, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early years

Proctor attended Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma. In Procter's high school career, he played on offense and defense. On offense he rushed for 318 yards and four touchdowns, he also added 19 receptions for 199 yards and a touchdown. On defense he tallied 40 tackles, five interceptions, and two pick sixes. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown.[1] [2] Proctor committed to play college football at Ohio State.[3] [4]

College career

As a freshman in 2018, Proctor tallied one tackle against Nebraska.[5] In the 2019 season opener, Proctor recorded his first career interception as helped Ohio State beat Florida Atlantic 45–21.[6] Proctor finished the 2019 season with 13 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception.[7] In 2020, Proctor recovered a fumble in the season-opening win over Nebraska.[8] In the 2020 Big Ten Football Championship Game, Proctor had an interception as the Buckeyes beat Northwestern 22–10.[9] [10] Proctor started in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship, where he totaled five tackles, but Ohio State lost to Alabama 52–24.[11] Proctor finished the 2020 season with 20 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, an interception, and a fumble recovery.[12] For his performance on the 2020 season, Proctor was named an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection.[13] In week two, Proctor suffered a fractured leg against Oregon, forcing him to miss the remainder of the 2021 season.[14] [15] In just two games in the 2021 season, Proctor recorded ten tackles.[16] Proctor finished the 2022 season with 21 tackles with 1.5 going for a loss, a sack, and two pass deflections.[17] Proctor announced that he would return to Ohio State for a sixth season in 2023.[18]

Professional career

Proctor signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Proctor's Football Stats . MaxPreps.com . 20 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Unruh . Jacob . Kemp . Adam . Owasso's Josh Proctor to sign with Ohio State . The Oklahoman . 19 December 2017 . 20 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Zucker . Joseph . 4-Star Safety Prospect Josh Proctor Commits to Ohio State . Bleacher Report . 20 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Hope . Dan . SIGNED: FOUR-STAR SAFETY JOSH PROCTOR CHOOSES BUCKEYES OVER HOME-STATE SOONERS . Eleven Warriors . 20 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Josh Proctor 2018 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 20 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Helwagen . Steve . Ohio State opens Day era with win over Florida Atlantic . 247Sports . 20 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Josh Proctor 2019 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 20 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Hope . Dan . OHIO STATE PULLS AWAY FROM NEBRASKA, 52-17, TO WIN SEASON OPENER . Eleven Warriors . 20 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Dyer . Kristian . Josh Proctor tightropes the sideline to haul in outstanding INT . Saturday Tradition . 20 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Gulick . Brendan . Game Observations: Ohio State Defense vs. Northwestern . Sports Illustrated . 20 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Ohio State 24-52 Alabama . ESPN . 20 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Josh Proctor 2020 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 20 August 2023.
  13. Web site: Murphy . Patrick . Seven Buckeyes receive defensive All-Big Ten honors . 247Sports . 20 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Dinich . Heather . Ohio State Buckeyes safety Josh Proctor carted off with apparent leg injury . ESPN . 20 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Murphy . Patrick . Josh Proctor out for the season with fractured leg . 247Sports . 20 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Josh Proctor 2021 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 20 August 2023.
  17. Web site: Josh Proctor 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 20 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Rabinowitz . Bill . Ohio State football safety Josh Proctor will return for 2023 season . The Columbus Dispatch . 21 January 2023 . 20 August 2023.
  19. Web site: 2024 Undrafted Free Agents Bring Jaguars' Rookie Class to 22. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. April 30, 2024. April 30, 2024.