American football player (born 1998)
American football player
Joshuah Bledsoe Pittsburgh Steelers Position: Safety Personal information Born: (1998-12-30 ) December 30, 1998 (age 26) Houston, Texas , U.S.Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 207 lb (94 kg) Career information High school: Dekaney (Spring, Texas )College: Missouri (2017–2020)NFL draft: 2021 : 6th round, 188th pickCareer history * Offseason and/or practice squad member onlyRoster status: Active Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Joshuah Bledsoe (born December 30, 1998) is an American professionalfootball safety for thePittsburgh Steelers of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football atMissouri . He was selected by theNew England Patriots in the sixth round of the2021 NFL draft .
Bledsoe attendedDekaney High School inSpring, Texas . He played safety,cornerback andrunning back in high school.[ 1] He committed to theUniversity of Missouri to playcollege football .[ 2]
Bledsoe played at Missouri from2017 to2020 .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] During his career, he had 130 tackles, oneinterception and onesack over 46 games.[ 6]
Professional career [ edit ] Pre-draft measurables Height Weight Arm length Hand span 5 ft11+ 3 ⁄8 in (1.81 m) 204 lb (93 kg) 30+ 3 ⁄4 in (0.78 m)9+ 5 ⁄8 in (0.24 m)All values fromPro Day [ 7]
New England Patriots [ edit ] Bledsoe was selected by theNew England Patriots in the sixth round, 188th overall, of the2021 NFL draft .[ 8] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[ 9] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list at the start of training camp on July 21, 2021.[ 10] He was placed on the reserve list to start the season.[ 11] He was activated on December 14.[ 12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 30 with a calf injury.[ 13]
On August 29, 2023, Bledsoe was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.[ 14] [ 15] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30.[ 16]
On August 28, 2024, Bledsoe was waived by the Patriots.[ 17]
San Antonio Brahmas [ edit ] On November 21, 2024, Bledsoe signed with theSan Antonio Brahmas of theUnited Football League (UFL).[ 18]
Pittsburgh Steelers [ edit ] On January 14, 2025, Bledsoe signed a reserve/future contract with thePittsburgh Steelers .[ 19]
^ Durando, Bennett (October 18, 2019)."From quarterback to safety, the making of Missouri's Josh Bledsoe" .Columbia Missourian . RetrievedNovember 29, 2023 . ^ Missouri football getting contributions from another under-the-radar freshman ^ Blum, Eric (October 30, 2020)."Focused Bledsoe making big-time plays for Mizzou defense" .Columbia Daily Tribune . RetrievedNovember 29, 2023 . ^ Missouri, Chris BowieGateHouse."Playing with confidence: Bledsoe emerges as stalwart for Mizzou defense" .The Lake News Online . Archived fromthe original on April 13, 2021. RetrievedMarch 24, 2021 . ^ Hochman, Benjamin (October 14, 2020)."Hochman: The 'h' in Joshuah stands for 'hero.' Mizzou's Bledsoe saved the day in win over LSU" .STLtoday.com . RetrievedNovember 29, 2023 . ^ Matter, Dave (February 22, 2021)."Mizzou's Bledsoe hopes versatility pays off in NFL draft" .STLtoday.com . RetrievedNovember 29, 2023 . ^ "2021 Draft Scout Joshuah Bledsoe, Missouri NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile" .draftscout.com . RetrievedJune 28, 2022 .^ "NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe with the 188th overall pick" .Pats Pulpit . SB Nation. May 1, 2021.^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21" .^ D'Abate, Mike (July 21, 2021)."Patriots Place Rookies Stevenson, Bledsoe and McGrone on NFI List" .SI.com . RetrievedJuly 22, 2021 . ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City" .Patriots.com . September 1, 2021. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Safety Joshuah Bledsoe activated to the 53-man roster; Guard Alex Redmond placed on injured reserve; Released linebacker Calvin Munson" .Patriots.com . December 14, 2021. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Patriots Place S Joshuah Bledsoe on Injured Reserve" .Patriots.com . December 30, 2021. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit" .Patriots.com . August 29, 2023. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad" .Patriots.com . August 30, 2023. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves" .Patriots.com . December 30, 2023. RetrievedAugust 3, 2024 .^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit" .Patriots.com . RetrievedAugust 29, 2024 .^ Heilman, Michael (November 21, 2024)."Report: San Antonio Brahmas to sign DB Joshuah Bledsoe" .BGMSportsTrax . RetrievedNovember 22, 2024 . ^ Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2025)."Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts" .Steelers.com .
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