Josh Blackwell

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Josh Blackwell
No. 39 – Chicago Bears
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-05) April 5, 1999 (age 24)
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
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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

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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
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 s1.55 s2.56 s4.31 s6.75 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Blackwell was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. [2] He was waived on August 30 as part of the final roster cuts. [3]

Chicago Bears

On August 31, 2022, Blackwell was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears. [4] On January 4, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve. [5]

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. [6] He was activated on November 9. [7]

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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. ↑ "Bears place Josh Blackwell on injured reserve". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. September 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ Mayer, Larry (November 9, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears add St. Brown, three others to active roster". ChicagoBears.com.
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