If he makes the 53-man roster, however, his $660,000 salary will be added to that number to give him an in-season cap hit of $710,087. He is a great tackler and what teams are looking for in a strong safety. "dfpConfig": { He played college football at Washington State, where he won Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, and was selected by the Patriots first overall in the 1993 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots addressed many needs in the 2021 NFL draft. We're going to turn New England up. I was mad, Bledsoe told the Missourian. (AP Photo)AP. The 2021 sixth-round pick missed the entirety of last year's campaign sue to an offseason wrist surgery. Joshuah Bledsoe was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Bledsoe started the 1999 season very strong, with thirteen touchdowns and only four interceptions as the Patriots held a 62 mid-season record. @ABC6, We like Patriots named Bledsoe. Bledsoe was selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. With Bledsoe appearing to have suffered a concussion, backup Tom Brady came in to finish the game. Bledsoe and Jones were on the same team during this years Senior Bowl, allowing Bledsoe to get to know Jones even more. JB: He's real poised. The Patriots placed Bledsoe (wrist) on the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday. Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? What do you know about Drew if anything? Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. I'm glad he's in New England with me. Vs Alabama, Bledsoe (1) is in the slot to the top and will show good speed to get to the WR and break up the pass in the end zone. [37] The wine saw some critical success and placed 53rd overall in Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines in 2010. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Along the way, he posted some solid numbers and put himself in a position to get drafted. Four things to know about Patriots draft pick Joshuah Bledsoe Saw action in 12 games in 2017 and registered 13 tackles and one sack. The team activated Joshuah Bledsoe on Tuesday, ahead of the deadline for his activation from the non-football injury list. In July 2012, Bledsoe was named the 30th-greatest quarterback of the NFL's post-merger era by Football Nation. While it remains to be seen how New Englands coaches plan to use him in their secondary, the expectation is that Bledsoe could fill a Devin McCourty-like role for the team. In 1995, he set a franchise record by attempting 179 consecutive passes without an interception (10/23/95 to 11/26/95; since surpassed by Tom Brady). Im glad hes in New England with me. Jets (11/20), at Minnesota (11/24) vs. Buffalo (12/1), at Arizona (12/12), at Las Vegas (12/18) and vs. Cincinnati (12/24). Im out there making plays and its going to be fun to watch. Bledsoe beat former head coach Bill Parcells and defensive lineman Houston Antwine in a fan vote. JB: Like I said, he's real poised. He also had a team-high six pass breakups. At the quarterback position, you've got to be poised. Born: December 30, 1998 in Houston, TX. display: none; Web4:20 p.m. Second-year safety Joshuah Bledsoe has made the Patriots 53-man roster, according to a source. 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Played in 10 games in 2020 and totaled 41 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception and six passes defensed. Not only did he lead Missouri in passes defended in both 2019 and 2020 (10 and 7, respectively), he also finished his college career with an interception, a sack, a pair of forced fumbles and 131 total tackles. The Patriots activated sixth-round rookie safety Joshuah Bledsoe to their 53-man roster Tuesday and waived backup linebacker Calvin Munson. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021 Wild Card Matte Premier Joshuah Bledsoe Auto New England Patriots MB-A at the best online prices at eBay! He also scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery back in 2018. Due to his athleticism, Bledsoes coach made him switch from quarterback to defensive back. He was used a lot in short zone and as an extra box defender for the Tigers. Joshua is six letters long, and everyone else in the family had first names that were seven letters long. Im glad hes on the opposite side of the ball. [35], After his retirement in 2007, Bledsoe founded the Doubleback Winery along with close friend Chris Figgins. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). Going through that practice, she liked the name Josh. There was one issue though. Made 30 tackles and had two interceptions as a senior at Dekaney HS (Houston). Is there a condition that you're most comfortable with or do you like moving around as much as possible? 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. All three players were questionable heading into Sunday's game. One of the players that may have flown under the radar is former Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe. Bledsoe fully participated in New England's first practice of the week after being ruled inactive ahead of last Sunday's loss to Green Bay. Bledsoe ended his season with 41 tackles 2.5 for loss as well as an interception and a team-leading six pass breakups. WebScore: 4.9/5 (38 votes) . The team drafted defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe out of Missouri with the 188th overall pick (sixth round) on Saturday. Who made a strong impression in the first two weeks of Training Camp? Here are four things to know about Joshuah Bledsoe. You turn on my tape and you can see it. Read the full transcript from Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's press conference on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. I'm good with helping the team out wherever they need me to go. Youve got to have that kind of calm demeanor of playing that position and I feel like he has all the right tools and the right mindset, Bledsoe said. Mac Bledsoe was an English teacher and football coach who ran a football camp. Josh McDaniels predicts Bill OBrien will do a great job as Patriots offensive coordinator. Despite coming off the best season of his collegiate career up until that point, Bledsoe decided to stay in school for his senior campaign. Instead, he is just focusing on making a name for himself after sitting out last season with injuries. Became the first Missouri safety to post 10-plus pass breakups in a single season. [42], In his spare time, Bledsoe works with many philanthropic organizations. Furthermore, his draft preparation was impacted by injury: he hurt his wrist during the Senior Bowl and later had to miss his Pro Day after undergoing surgery. Considered the face of the Patriots franchise during his nine seasons with the team, Bledsoe helped improve New England's fortunes from 1993 to 2001. When Bledsoe was later signed by the Dallas Cowboys, he expressed bitterness with the Bills for the move, stating "I can't wait to go home and dress my kids in little stars and get rid of the other team's [Buffalo's] stuff. BOSTON (CBS) -- The Patriots have themselves a new Bledsoe. On top of it all, Bledsoe also held his own against future second-round draft pick Terrace Marshall, limiting him to three catches for 57 yards. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. He coached his sons, Stuart and John, at Summit High School. The Patriots announced that they have placed rookie S Joshuah Bledsoe on injured reserve. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 02:40. Bledsoe and Jones were on the same team during this years Senior Bowl, allowing Bledsoe to get to know Jones even more. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Bledsoe was durable during his career, playing in 126 of his first 132 games since entering the league in 1993, and never missing a start after leaving NE until benched in 2006. Webmignon faget retired jewelry; should you squeeze the pus out of a spider bite. JB: I definitely thought this was going to be where I ended up, so I'm just glad they took me. Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel and select players comment on their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He will have to find a role on special teams and as a backup. Were going to go have fun. May 1, 2021 / 4:02 PM When Joshuah Bledsoes mom, Jamaile, was thinking of names for her son, she said the names out loud to hear if the name sounded well for a potential star athlete. During the 1997 season, Bledsoe helped the Patriots win five of their final seven games to once again qualify for the playoffs, the fourth time in eight years as a Patriots starter he would lead the team to a postseason appearance. Delivering exclusive analysis and commentary on the Patriots and the NFL right to your inbox, on weekdays during the season. I anticipate that being the case and not for one year." Id been playing quarterback all my life.. Bledsoe recorded 41 tackles (2.5 for a loss) with six pass defenses and one interception last season. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote in Bledsoes draft profile that he has a lack of desired agility in coverage and his coverage limitations and lack of traits are concerns.. He continued his strong play in 2003 as the Bills began the year 20. And he never got beat deep again, his coach said. Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar share their first mock draft picks of the 2023 offseason as New England prepares for the NFL Draft. Joshuah Bledsoe (born December 30, 1998) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri . A player with shorter-than-average arms and overall length, he can struggle with block destruction in the box. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Q: I'm doing well. But finally landing on the teams 53-man roster represents the payoff for a year of hard work for the rookie safety. In 1994, he set Patriots franchise single-season passing records for attempts (691), completions (400) and yards passing (4,555; surpassed by. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote in Bledsoes draft profile that he has a lack of desired agility in coverage and his coverage limitations and lack of traits are concerns.. [34] Due to Bledsoe's growing wine business, he travels to Walla Walla regularly, sometimes more than once in a given week; he and Maura plan to move to Walla Walla after their youngest child graduates from high school in 2021. [44] According to sports writer Don Banks, Bledsoe's large career totals "reveal more about his longevity than about his excellence".[45]. The Patriots selected Missouri, S, Joshuah Bledsoe in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. In high school, with his father as his coach, he won numerous awards, including selection to the Western 100 and Washington State Player of the Year. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. After gaining the starting job at the end of the 1990 season as a true freshman (joined later by Jeff Tuel and Jayden de Laura as the only three in school history), he quickly became the face of the Cougars' offense. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I'm a dog. Returning in 2020 turned out to be a good call on his part given that his performance in his final year in Columbia set him up to enter the NFL via the draft. When Joshuah Bledsoes mom, Jamaile, was thinking of names for her son, she said the names out loud to hear if the name sounded well for a potential star athlete. Zierlein did compliment Bledsoes strength and awareness, as he had 41 tackles and an interception this past season. He was also named a starter for the Pro Bowl that season, the second of his career. Bledsoe is a well put-together defender who plays with some bad intentions in the run game. [13] During the second game of the 2001 season, Bledsoe was racing toward the sideline on third-and-10 when New York Jets linebacker Mo Lewis leveled him with a hard, but clean hit. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. It is not hard to see why: Bledsoe again served as a starter and as a durable defender who appeared in all 10 of the Tigers games playing some encouraging football despite their 5-5 record. Bledsoe is projected to be a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. In the same interview, a story was shared of when Bledsoe allowed a receiver to get by him in a high school game for a touchdown. He was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Bledsoe completed 25 of 48 passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions in the loss. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. I know he played quarterback here. Just like the long-time Patriots captain, he could therefore be trained as a jack-of-all-trades early in his career. 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