| File:Joshhull2013-8.jpg Hull at the St. Louis Rams 2013 training camp | |
| No. 56, 58 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: May 21, 1987 | |
| Place of birth: State College, Pennsylvania | |
| Career information | |
| College: Penn State | |
| NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| *St. Louis Rams ( 2010– 2012) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
* Big Ten Champion (2008)
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| Total tackles | 25 |
| Sacks | 0.0 |
| Forced fumbles | 2 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
Joshua Lynn Hull (born May 21, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Penn State.
Early life[]
Hull grew up in Millheim, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles east of State College, Pennsylvania. He attended Penns Valley High School, where he played football under coach Martin Tobias. He was a three-year starter, serving as team captain and defensive captain as a senior. Hull was selected first-team all-conference on defense after his senior season and was a team captain in the 2006 Lezzer Lumber Classic. He was also a three-year letterman on the baseball team, earning first-team all-conference accolades as an outfielder.
College career[]
Josh Hull.
A former walk-on, Hull became a starter in 2008 when pre-season All-American Sean Lee suffered a season-ending knee injury in spring practice.[1] Hull was the starter for all 13 games that season, finishing as the second leading tackler behind NaVorro Bowman with 66 tackles, one quarterback sack, and one interception. He had a game-high nine tackles in the 2009 Rose Bowl.[2]
Hull was also recognized for academics while at Penn State. He was a member of the Dean's List and was named an Academic All-Big Ten scholar-athlete, while majoring in environmental systems engineering.[1] He was named a 2008 Academic All-American,[3] and an inaugural recipient of a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2008-09 academic year.[4]
Professional career[]
Hull played in the 4th Annual Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge in El Paso, Texas, on February 6, 2010.[5]
Pre-draft[]
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3 in | 237 lb | 4.93 s | 1.64 s | 2.75 s | 4.07 s | 6.73 s | 32½ in | 9 ft 9 in | 25 rep | x |
Although not initially invited to the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine,[7] he was added to the list of invitees on January 29, 2010.[8] Hull and teammate Dennis Landolt trained for the combine at TEST in Martinsville, New Jersey,[9] based partially on the recommendation of his agent, Joe Aloisi and former Nittany Lion Rich Ohrnberger.[9]
St. Louis Rams[]
Hull was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round (#254 overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[10] He signed a four-year contract with the Rams on June 28, 2010.[11] Hull was released by the Rams on August 30, 2013.
Washington Redskins[]
The Washington Redskins signed Hull on October 15, 2013.[12] He was released on April 5, 2014.[13]
New England Patriots[]
On April 24, 2014, Hull signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.[14] Hull was waived by the team on July 28, 2014.
Jacksonville Jaguars[]
Hull signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 2, 2014.[15] The Jaguars released Hull on August 24, 2014.[16]
Personal life[]
Hull is married to Megan Meyers Hull.
Hull currently resides in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "43 Josh Hull". Pennsylvania State University. http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hull_josh00.html. Retrieved November 23, 2008.
- ↑ Giger, Cory (August 13, 2009). "PSU linebacker Hull shakes off criticism, guarantees he will start". The Altoona Mirror. http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/521574.html?nav=742.
- ↑ "2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America". College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). http://www.cosida.com/documents/2008/11/26/2008AAAFootball.pdf. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
- ↑ "More than 60 Nittany Lions among first Big Ten Distinguished Scholars". The Pennsylvania State University. July 20, 2009. Archived from the original on October 3, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091003124536/http://live.psu.edu/story/40627.
- ↑ "Trio of Nittany Lions Set to Play in Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game". Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. January 30, 2010. http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/013010aad.html.
- ↑ "Josh Hull". NFL Draftscout.com. February 29, 2010. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=77220&draftyear=2010&genpos=ILB. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ↑ Flounders, Bob. "Jared Odrick heads list of Penn State players headed to NFL scouting combine". The Patriot-News. http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2010/01/jared_odrick_heads_list_of_pen.html. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
- ↑ "2010 NFL Combine Additions". TFY Draft Insider. January 29, 2010. http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=605.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Bauer, Nate (February 11, 2010). "Hull training hard for Combine success". rivals.com. https://bwi.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1051106.
- ↑ "Rams take linebacker to wind up draft". Victoria Advocate. April 24, 2010. http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/apr/24/bc-fbn-draft-rams-hull/?sports&nfl. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
- ↑ "Rams agree to terms with eight of 11 draft choices". St. Louis Rams. June 28, 2010. http://www.stltoday.com/sports/rams-agree-to-terms-with-eight-of-draft-choices/article_f42a6ad6-82d2-11df-a5fd-00127992bc8b.html.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (October 15, 2013). "Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh". WashingtonPost.com. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/10/15/redskins-sign-three-to-boost-secondary-and-special-teams-cut-pugh/. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
- ↑ Florio, Mike. "Redskins part ways with three". Pro Football Talk. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/05/redskins-part-ways-with-three/. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ↑ Alper, Josh (April 24, 2014). "Report: Patriots sign Josh Hull". NBCSports.com. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/24/report-patriots-sign-josh-hull/. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Jaguars waive 3 injured, sign WR Kenny Shaw, DT David Carter, LB Josh Hull". http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/08/02/jaguars-waive-3-injured-sign-wr-kenny-shaw-dt-david-carter-lb-josh-hull/. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
- ↑ CB Mike Harris among 11 players released
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