John Molchon

John Molchon

Personal information
Born:	(1997-02-02) February 2, 1997 (age 27) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:	Faith Lutheran
College:	Boise State (2015–2019)
Position:	Guard
Undrafted:	2020
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2023)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (LV) 2x First-team All-MW (2018, 2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played: 1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

John Molchon (born February 2, 1997) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life and high school

Molchon grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Summerlin. ^[3] He was ranked #9 by ESPN overall in Nevada and he led the Crusaders to their first state title in 2013, later being named the NIAA Division 1-A linebacker of the year. ^[4] In 2020, John Molchon had his number retired by Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School.

College career

Molchon redshirted his true freshman season. For his 2016 season he appeared in seven games, making three starts and was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. In 2017, he appeared in all 14 games, making 13 starts and was part of a Bronco line for the Mountain West's No. 2 scoring offense (32.5 ppg). For his 2018 season, he started all 13 games and was named to All-Mountain West First-team. In his 2019 senior season, he was named to All-Mountain West First-team for a second-straight season and was part of an offense that ranked 19th in the country in scoring. ^[4]

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
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in (1.96 m)	309 lb (140 kg)	31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	5.13 s	1.79 s	3.01 s	4.73 s	7.85 s	34.0 in (0.86 m)	9 ft 1 in (2.77 m)	26 reps
All values from NFL Combine [5] [6]

Molchon signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. ^{[7] [8]} He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020. ^[9] He was activated on October 30, 2020, but was waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad on November 3. ^{[10] [11] [12]} He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. ^[13] On February 9, 2021, Molchon re-signed with the Buccaneers. ^[14]

On September 2, 2021, Molchon was placed on injured reserve. ^[15] He was activated on October 18, but waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad. ^{[16] [17]} After the Buccaneers were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. ^[18]

On August 30, 2022, Molchon was waived by the Buccaneers and signed to the practice squad the next day. ^{[19] [20]} He was promoted to the active roster on November 2. ^[21]

Molchon was waived on August 28, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 13. ^{[22] [23]} He was released on September 18. ^[24]

References

1. "John Molchon Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
2. "John Molchon Stats, News & Video - OG | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
3. Faith Lutheran [Personal interview]. (2021, January Tuesday the 5th).
4. "John Molchon - Football". Boise State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
5. "John Molchon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
6. "2020 Draft Scout John Molchon, Boise State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
7. Journalist, B. H. (2020-06-30). "2020 NFL Draft: Bucs UDFA John Molchon Interview". Bucs Nation. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
8. Counts, Roy. "Former Boise State linemen Molchon, Moa land undrafted free agent contracts". Idahostatesman.
9. Smith, Scott (September 7, 2020). "Leonard Fournette Joins Bucs' High-Powered Offense". Buccaneers.com.
10. Smith, Scott (October 30, 2020). "Bucs Activate Rookie G John Molchon from IR". Buccaneers.com.
11. Smith, Scott (October 31, 2020). "Antony Auclair Returns to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
12. "Buccaneers activate WR Antonio Brown, waive WR Cyril Grayson". Buccaneers.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
13. Smith, Scott (November 28, 2020). "Jack Cichy Activated from Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
14. Smith, Scott (February 9, 2021). "Bucs Sign 11 to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com.
15. Smith, Scott (September 2, 2021). "Bucs Activate Ryan Succop, Add to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
16. Smith, Scott (October 18, 2021). "John Molchon Activated in Monday Round of Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
17. Smith, Scott (October 19, 2021). "Bucs Promote Rashard Robinson to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
18. Smith, Scott (January 24, 2022). "Bucs Retain 10 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
19. Smith, Scott (August 30, 2022). "Tyler Johnson Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
20. Smith, Scott (August 31, 2022). "Bucs Start 2022 Practice Squad with 14 Returning Players". Buccaneers.com.
21. Smith, Scott (November 2, 2022). "Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
22. Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times .
23. Smith, Scott (September 13, 2023). "John Molchon Returns to Bucs' Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
24. Bouda, Nate (2023-09-18). "NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-09-18.

External links

• Boise State Broncos football bio