Josh Forrest facts for kids
Forrest with the Los Angeles Rams in 2016
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | February 24, 1992 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Paducah Tilghman | ||||
| College: | Kentucky (2011–2015) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 190 | ||||
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Josh Forrest, born on February 24, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. He played college football for the University of Kentucky. Later, the Los Angeles Rams picked him in the 2016 NFL draft.
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College Football Journey
Josh Forrest played college football at the University of Kentucky. When he first joined, he was a reserve player, meaning he didn't start every game. He became a starter in his third year, called his junior year. For two years in a row, he was the top player on the Wildcats team for tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player who has the ball.
Playing in the NFL
With the Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams chose Josh Forrest in the 2016 NFL draft. He was the 190th player picked overall, in the sixth round. On June 9, 2016, the Rams signed him to a four-year contract.
However, on November 22, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve. This means a player is hurt and cannot play for a while. On September 2, 2017, the Rams released him from the team.
With the Seattle Seahawks
On October 16, 2017, Josh Forrest joined the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games unless they are moved to the main roster.
He was moved to the active roster, meaning he could play in games, on November 7, 2017. But on December 2, 2017, he was again placed on injured reserve.
Josh Forrest re-signed with the Seahawks on August 2, 2018. However, he was released from the team on September 1, 2018.
