Josh Chapman facts for kids
Chapman with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 10, 1989 Hoover, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 340 lb (154 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Hoover | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 136 | ||||||||
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Joshua Antron Chapman (born June 10, 1989) is a former American professional football player. He played as a nose tackle, which is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's offense. Josh Chapman played for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL.
Before joining the NFL, he played college football at the University of Alabama. He was chosen by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Chapman was known as a strong player in his position. He even appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 2011!
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Early Life and High School Football
Josh Chapman grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Hoover High School, where he was a star player on the football team. His coach, Rush Propst, said Josh was the best defensive lineman the school ever had.
During his junior year, Josh helped his team, the Hoover Buccaneers, win almost all their games. In his senior year, he made many tackles and helped his team reach the state championship game. Even though they didn't win the final, Josh was a very important player for his high school team.
After high school, Josh was considered a promising player. He chose to play college football at the University of Alabama, even though other big schools like Auburn and Mississippi also wanted him.
College Career at Alabama
Josh Chapman played college football for the University of Alabama from 2007 to 2011. His coach there was the famous Nick Saban. In his first year, he played in a few games but then took a "medical redshirt" year, which means he didn't play much due to an injury but could still play for four more years.
Chapman was a key part of two amazing Alabama teams that won the National Championship. They won in 2009 against the Texas Longhorns and again in 2011 against the LSU Tigers. These were huge wins for his team!
Professional Football Career
In 2012, Josh Chapman was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Draft. He was the 136th player chosen overall. The Colts signed him to a four-year contract.
Sadly, Josh missed his first season in 2012 because of an injury. But he came back strong! In 2013, he played in 13 games and made 20 tackles. In 2014, he played in all 16 games and started 15 of them. He made 25 tackles and even forced the other team to lose the ball once. In 2015, he left the Colts team.
After Playing Football
After his time playing in the NFL, Josh Chapman returned to the University of Alabama. He joined the football coaching staff there. He now works as an assistant strength coach, helping the college players get stronger and better.
