Jay Prosch

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Jay Prosch
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Prosch with the Texans in 2014
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Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 31)
Saraland, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Mobile (AL) UMS-Wright
College: Auburn
NFL draft: 2014  / Round: 6 / Pick: 211
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:61
Rushing attempts:10
Rushing yards:42
Player stats at PFR

Jay Prosch (born August 21, 1992) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois and Auburn.

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Early life

Prosch attended UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama, where he played football as a linebacker and ran track. He was named first-team ASWA 4A All-State selection at offensive line as a junior, as he helped lead UMS-Wright Bulldogs to the 4A AHSAA state championship, and served as team captain. He was used as a fullback in short yardage situations. As a senior, he recorded 199 total tackles, 114 solo stops, 16 for loss, five pass breakups, and one sack, and was named first-team ASWA 4A All-State selection at linebacker and the 4A Lineman of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. He played in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star game. [1]

In track & field, he competed in the discus, javelin and as a shot putter. He got a personal-record of 44.23 meters in the javelin at the 2008 Southeastern Relays, placing 4th. [2] He placed 7th in the shot put event at the 2009 AHSAA 4A-6A State Meet, with a career-best throw of 13.17 meters. [3] At the 2010 Lionell Newell Throws and Fast Times, he recorded a personal-best throw of 43.46 meters in the discus, placing 2nd in the finals. [4]

College career

Prosch started his college football career at the University of Illinois. Prior to his junior season in 2012, he transferred to Auburn University to be closer to his mother, who had been diagnosed with brain cancer. He received an NCAA waiver in January for the ability to transfer to Auburn. [5] [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 13, 2013, it was reported that Prosch had received and accepted an invitation to play in the 2014 Senior Bowl. [7] He had a productive week of practice and showcased his athleticism and receiving ability. [8] On January 25, 2014, Prosch played in the Senior Bowl and was a part of the South team which included Auburn teammates Dee Ford, Chris Davis, and Sammie Coates. He helped the South defeat the North, 20–10. Although he was considered a top fullback prospect, Prosch was not one of the three fullbacks who received an invitation to the NFL Combine (Trey Millard, J. C. Copeland, and Ryan Hewitt). On March 3, 2014, Prosch opted to participate at Auburn's pro day along with Greg Robinson, Dee Ford, Chris Davis, Tre Mason, Cody Parkey, Sammie Coates, Quan Bray, and nine other teammates. [9] His 4.72 in the 40-yard dash would've finished fifth among tight ends at the NFL combine and his 27 reps on the bench press would've finished first among tight ends. [10] [11] Prosch's projections from NFL draft experts and scouts ranged from the fifth round to the seventh round or priority undrafted free agent. This was due to how scarcely fullbacks are drafted and how the majority of teams who used fullbacks already had an established fullback. He was ranked the top fullback prospect by NFLDraftScout.com. [12]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		254 lb
(115 kg)		4.72 s1.70 s2.75 s4.40 s7.33 s32 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		27 reps
All values from Auburn's Pro Day

2014

The Houston Texans selected Prosch in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. [13] He was the first of only two fullbacks selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, the other being Trey Millard (7th round, 245th overall). [14]

On May 16, 2014, the Texans signed Prosch to a four-year, $2.29 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $78,680. [15] [16]

Prosch competed with Brad Smelley and Toben Opurum throughout training camp for the vacant starting fullback job left by the departure of Greg Jones. On August 5, 2014, he suffered a broken hand during practice and missed the first two preseason games. The injury required surgery, where Prosch had multiple pins placed in his hand. Throughout the recovery process, Prosch still participated in practice and was praised by head coach Bill O'Brien for his toughness. [17] O'Brien named him the starting fullback to start the 2014 regular season. [18]

Prosch made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the [Texans' season-opening 17–6 victory over the Washington Redskins. On September 28, 2014. he made his first career reception on a 14-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 23–17 victory over the Buffalo Bills. He was used in 25% of the offensive plays during his rookie season. [19] He appeared in 16 games and started five. [20]

2015

Prosch returned as the definitive starting fullback for the beginning of the 2015 season. On September 27, 2015, Prosch had a season-high three carries for 24 yards during the Texans' 19–9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Arian Foster being injured for the majority of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in Week 7, Prosch was the lead blocker for Alfred Blue. He appeared in all 16 games and started two games. [21]

2016

He began blocking for Lamar Miller in 2016 after Arian Foster departed during the off-season. Prosch finished the season with four carries for nine yards and started one of the 15 games he played in. [22]

2017

On August 31, 2017, Prosch signed a three-year, $5.75 million contract extension with the Texans. [23] He appeared in 15 games and started one in the 2017 season. [24]

On September 1, 2018, Prosch was released by the Texans. [25]

Personal life

Prosch was raised by his parents, Jerry and Iris Prosch, and has three older sisters. His mother was diagnosed brain cancer during his 2011 season at Illinois and suffered from dementia as a result of the cancer. He was raised in Mobile, Alabama. Prosch's mother died of the disease in September 2012. She slipped into coma the day Prosch made his debut with the Tigers against Clemson. [26] His father died April 2015. Prosch also has two dogs named Levi and Ruger. He has multiple tattoos, including an iris with the words: "Life's not about learning how to get through the storm but learning to dance in the rain." He has another tattoo on his right arm with the Hebrew phrase, "Raz Hazak v'ematz" (translated from Joshua). In English the phrase means strong and courageous. Prosch is described as "devoutly religious" and attended a Baptist church in his youth. [27]

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  2. ↑ "Southeastern Relays - Complete Results (Raw)". MileSplit.com. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ "AHSAA 4A-6A State Meet - Complete Results (Raw)". MileSplit.com. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Lionell Newell Throws and Fast Times - Lyon Newell Results (Raw)". MileSplit.com. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
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