Josue Matías Explained

Josue Matías
Number:67, 66
Position:Guard
Birth Date:6 January 1993
Birth Place:Dominican Republic
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:309
High School:Union City (NJ)
College:Florida State
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Status:International
Highlights:
Pfr:MatiJo01
Cfl:josue-matias/163806/

Josue Matías (born January 6, 1993) is a former gridiron football guard who last played for the Ottawa Redblacks. He played college football at Florida State. Upon signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2015, he became the first Dominican-born player in the NFL.[1]

Early life

Matías was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Union City, New Jersey with his family when he was six.[2] He attended Union City High School.[3] Matías was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com.[4] He originally committed to Rutgers University to play college football but changed to Florida State University.[5] [6]

College career

After spending his true freshman season in 2011 as a backup, Matías started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2012. As a junior in 2013, he started all 14 games, including the 2014 BCS National Championship Game.[7] He returned as a starter his senior season in 2014.[8]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Matias signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL draft.[9] He was waived on September 5, 2015, and was signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent his entire rookie season.[10] [11]

On August 17, 2016, Matias was waived/injured by the Titans after suffering a torn patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve.[12]

On September 2, 2017, Matias was waived by the Titans.[13]

Ottawa Redblacks

Matias joined the Ottawa Redblacks in June 2018. He started his first game since the 2015 Rose Bowl in October 2018.[14]

Matias announced his retirement from football on March 30, 2019.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL draft: Josue Matias, Union City native, hopes to be league's first Dominican-born player . Ho, Yueh . March 17, 2015 . NJ.com . October 18, 2015.
  2. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11705989/florida-state-og-josue-matias-bucks-tradition-dominican-republic-play-football Matias bucked tradition for football
  3. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/post_449.html Former Union City football standout Josue Matias pushing toward title aspirations at Florida State
  4. https://rivals.yahoo.com/cal/football/recruiting/player-Josue-Matias-102669 Rivals.com
  5. http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2011/01/four-star_ot_joesue_matias_of.html Four-star OT Josue Matias of Union City commits to Rutgers
  6. http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2011/01/ot_josue_matias_de-commits_fro.html OT Josue Matias de-commits from Rutgers, opts for Florida State instead
  7. https://nypost.com/2014/01/02/after-backing-out-of-rutgers-nj-lineman-has-shot-at-bcs-title/ After backing out of Rutgers, NJ lineman has shot at BCS title
  8. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24773713/meet-the-2015-nfl-draft-prospect-no-70-overall-josue-matias-of-fsu Meet the 2015 NFL Draft prospect: No. 70 overall Josue Matias of FSU
  9. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms with 14 Undrafted Free Agents. TitansOnline.com. May 11, 2015. July 15, 2017.
  10. Web site: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players. TitansOnline.com. September 5, 2015. July 15, 2017.
  11. Web site: Titans Trade for Browns RB; Claim Two Linebackers. TitansOnline.com. September 6, 2015. July 15, 2016.
  12. Web site: Titans Remove Kevin Dodd from PUP, Add Two Receivers. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. August 17, 2016. July 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160818190655/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Remove-Kevin-Dodd-from-PUP-Add-Two-Receivers/a6254ee3-d5fa-43a0-bb89-24cde704226d. August 18, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. September 2, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180206112407/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Down-to-53-Players-A-Position-by-Position-Look/d201b599-31f7-4441-8f65-948795805f04. February 6, 2018.
  14. Web site: Redblacks give O-lineman Matias his first start in almost four years . Ottawa Sun. 2018-10-19. 2019-04-30.
  15. Web site: Redblacks' offensive lineman retires at age 26 3DownNation. Hodge. John. en-US. 2019-04-30.

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