John Bullock (American football)

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John Bullock
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Bullock in 2025
Indianapolis Colts
Position Linebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-04-22) April 22, 2001 (age 24)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school Creighton Preparatory School (Omaha, Nebraska)
College Nebraska (2019–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2025
Tackles9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Bullock (born April 22, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. [1] [2]

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Early life and high school

Bullock was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Creighton Preparatory School, where he was a defensive standout and an all-metro selection. He would commit to play college football at Nebraska. [3]

College career

Bullock joined Nebraska as a walk-on in 2019 and redshirted his first season. [4] He played extensively on special teams in 2021–2022 before moving to linebacker for the 2023 season; head coach Matt Rhule later placed him on scholarship in 2023. [5]

In 2024, Bullock started all 13 games and recorded 70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and an interception. [6] Following the season, he received Nebraska's Cornhusker Award, presented to a player who began as a walk-on and made the largest contribution in his final season of eligibility. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		224 lb
(102 kg)		30 in
(0.76 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.65 s1.65 s2.70 s4.55 s7.14 s32 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Bullock signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. [9] During the preseason, he registered notable plays, including a 12-yard sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 16. [10] In Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, he committed a dead-ball unnecessary roughness penalty, causing the Buccaneers to start a critical fourth quarter drive at their 10-yard line. [11] On January 2, 2026, Bullock was waived. [12]

Indianapolis Colts

On January 5, 2026, Bullock was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. [13]

Personal life

Bullock's younger brother, Alex, has played wide receiver at Nebraska. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "John Bullock". Buccaneers.com. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ "John Bullock – Stats, News and Video". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bullock Signs with the Huskers". Jay Journal. February 12, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "John Bullock – Nebraska Huskers bio". Nebraska Athletics. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ Christopherson, Brian (May 10, 2023). "Rhule confirms pair of walk-ons now on scholarship". 247Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Six Huskers sign undrafted free agent deals after NFL draft". KLKN. April 27, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Bullock honored with Cornhusker Award as his Nebraska career comes to a close". KOLN 10/11 Now. January 22, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ "John Bullock College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Bucs Fill Out Offseason Roster with 15 UDFA Signings". Buccaneers.com. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Bullock blows up the backfield on blitz for a 12-yard sack". NFL.com. National Football League. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Buccaneers vs. Panthers Week 16 final score, results, stats and analysis". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo Sports. December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ Smith, Scott. "Calijah Kancey Activated from Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Colts claim LB John Bullock off waivers". Colts.com. January 5, 2026.
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