Josh Proctor
![]() Proctor with Ohio State in 2023 | |
Personal information | |
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Born: | Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S | March 27, 1999
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma) |
College: | Ohio State (2018–2023) |
Position: | Safety |
Undrafted: | 2024 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Josh Proctor (born March 27, 1999) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early years
[edit]Proctor attended Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma. In Procter's high school career, he played on offense and defense. On offense he rushed for 318 yards and four touchdowns, he also added 19 receptions for 199 yards and a touchdown. On defense he tallied 40 tackles, five interceptions, and two pick sixes. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown.[1][2] Proctor committed to play college football at Ohio State.[3][4]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2018, Proctor tallied one tackle against Nebraska.[5] In the 2019 season opener, Proctor recorded his first career interception as helped Ohio State beat Florida Atlantic 45–21.[6] Proctor finished the 2019 season with 13 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception.[7] In 2020, Proctor recovered a fumble in the season-opening win over Nebraska.[8] In the 2020 Big Ten Football Championship Game, Proctor had an interception as the Buckeyes beat Northwestern 22–10.[9][10] Proctor started in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship, where he totaled five tackles, but Ohio State lost to Alabama 52–24.[11] Proctor finished the 2020 season with 20 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, an interception, and a fumble recovery.[12] For his performance on the 2020 season, Proctor was named an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection.[13] In week two, Proctor suffered a fractured leg against Oregon, forcing him to miss the remainder of the 2021 season.[14][15] In just two games in the 2021 season, Proctor recorded ten tackles.[16] Proctor finished the 2022 season with 21 tackles with 1.5 going for a loss, a sack, and two pass deflections.[17] Proctor announced that he would return to Ohio State for a sixth season in 2023.[18]
Professional career
[edit]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 | ||
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6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m) | 199 lb (90 kg) | 32 in (0.81 m) | 8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) | 4.55 s | 1.54 s | 2.62 s | 4.32 s | 7.07 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) | ||
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[19][20] |
Proctor signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2024.[21] He was waived on August 27.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Josh Proctor's Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Unruh, Jacob; Kemp, Adam (December 19, 2017). "Owasso's Josh Proctor to sign with Ohio State". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph. "4-Star Safety Prospect Josh Proctor Commits to Ohio State". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Hope, Dan. "SIGNED: FOUR-STAR SAFETY JOSH PROCTOR CHOOSES BUCKEYES OVER HOME-STATE SOONERS". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Helwagen, Steve. "Ohio State opens Day era with win over Florida Atlantic". 247Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Hope, Dan. "OHIO STATE PULLS AWAY FROM NEBRASKA, 52-17, TO WIN SEASON OPENER". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Dyer, Kristian. "Josh Proctor tightropes the sideline to haul in outstanding INT". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Gulick, Brendan. "Game Observations: Ohio State Defense vs. Northwestern". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State 24-52 Alabama". ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Patrick. "Seven Buckeyes receive defensive All-Big Ten honors". 247Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Dinich, Heather. "Ohio State Buckeyes safety Josh Proctor carted off with apparent leg injury". ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Patrick. "Josh Proctor out for the season with fractured leg". 247Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Bill (January 21, 2023). "Ohio State football safety Josh Proctor will return for 2023 season". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Proctor Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Josh Proctor College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Oehser, John (April 30, 2024). "2024 Undrafted Free Agents Bring Jaguars' Rookie Class to 22". Jaguars.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Make The Following Roster Moves Hours Before 2024 Roster Deadline". Jaguars.com. August 27, 2024.
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