John Bostic

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Jon Bostic Sr.
No. 42
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1962-10-06) October 6, 1962 (age 61)
Titusville, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: Titusville (FL) Astronaut
College: Bethune–Cookman
NFL draft: 1985  / Round: 6 / Pick: 149
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Jonathan Earl Bostic Sr. (born October 6, 1962) is a former American football defensive back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 1987. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. [1] He played college football at Bethune-Cookman. [2]

Bostic's son, Jon Bostic, plays for the Washington Commanders. [3]

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References

  1. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. It Took A While, But Astronaut Players Finally Realized Identity Of New Coach
  3. Having learned about football on his father's knee, Bostic now ready for college challenge