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American football player (born 1999)

American football player
Josh Blackwell
No. 39 – Chicago Bears
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-05) April 5, 1999 (age 25)
Buford, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Buford
(Buford, Georgia)
College:Duke (2017–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:31
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Blackwell (born April 5, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Duke.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m)
183 lb
(83 kg)
30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)
8+1⁄8 in
(0.21 m)
4.34 s 1.55 s 2.56 s 4.31 s 6.75 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)
11 reps
All values from Pro Day

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Blackwell was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 30 as part of the final roster cuts.

Chicago Bears

Blackwell (far left) awaiting a punt in 2024

On August 31, 2022, Blackwell was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears. On January 4, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve.

Blackwell entered the 2023 season as a backup cornerback. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 and was placed on injured reserve on September 29, 2023. He was activated on November 9.

During Week 18 against the Packers, Blackwell scored his first NFL touchdown on a 94-yard punt return, giving the Bears an early 7-0 lead.

References

  1. "2022 Draft Scout Josh Blackwell, Duke NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. Rowe, Adam (May 7, 2022). "Josh Blackwell officially signs with Philadelphia Eagles". 247Sports. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  4. Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  5. Mayer, Larry (January 4, 2023). "Bears put three on IR, sign three from practice squad | Roster Moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  6. Wiltfong Jr., Lester A. (September 29, 2023). "Bears place Josh Blackwell on injured reserve". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. Mayer, Larry (November 9, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears add St. Brown, three others to active roster". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.

External links

Chicago Bears roster
Active
Practice squad
Reserve lists


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