Joshuah Bledsoe Explained

Joshuah Bledsoe
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:24
Position:Safety
Birth Date:December 30, 1998
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:207
High School:Dekaney
(Spring, Texas)
College:Missouri (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:188
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:BledJo00

Joshuah Bledsoe (born December 30, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri.

Early life

Bledsoe attended Dekaney High School in Spring, Texas. He played safety, cornerback and running back in high school.[1] He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.[2]

College career

Bledsoe played at Missouri from 2017 to 2020.[3] [4] [5] During his career, he had 130 tackles, one interception and one sack over 46 games.[6]

Professional career

Bledsoe was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 6th round, 188th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[8] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list at the start of training camp on July 21, 2021.[9] He was placed on the reserve list to start the season.[10] He was activated on December 14.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 30 with a calf injury.[12]

On August 29, 2023, Bledsoe was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] [14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Durando . Bennett . October 18, 2019 . From quarterback to safety, the making of Missouri's Josh Bledsoe . November 29, 2023 . Columbia Missourian.
  2. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article185225163.html Missouri football getting contributions from another under-the-radar freshman
  3. Web site: Blum . Eric . October 30, 2020 . Focused Bledsoe making big-time plays for Mizzou defense . November 29, 2023 . Columbia Daily Tribune.
  4. Web site: Missouri . Chris BowieGateHouse . Playing with confidence: Bledsoe emerges as stalwart for Mizzou defense . The Lake News Online.
  5. Web site: Hochman . Benjamin . October 14, 2020 . Hochman: The 'h' in Joshuah stands for 'hero.' Mizzou's Bledsoe saved the day in win over LSU . November 29, 2023 . STLtoday.com.
  6. Web site: Matter . Dave . February 22, 2021 . Mizzou's Bledsoe hopes versatility pays off in NFL draft . November 29, 2023 . STLtoday.com.
  7. Web site: NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe with the 188th overall pick. Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. May 1, 2021.
  8. Web site: NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21.
  9. News: D'Abate, Mike . July 21, 2021 . Patriots Place Rookies Stevenson, Bledsoe and McGrone on NFI List . SI.com . July 22, 2021.
  10. Web site: September 1, 2021 . Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.
  11. Web site: December 14, 2021 . Safety Joshuah Bledsoe activated to the 53-man roster; Guard Alex Redmond placed on injured reserve; Released linebacker Calvin Munson . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.
  12. Web site: December 30, 2021 . Patriots Place S Joshuah Bledsoe on Injured Reserve . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.
  13. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.
  14. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.
  15. Web site: December 30, 2023 . Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves . 2024-08-03 . Patriots.com.

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