Joshua Nesbitt facts for kids
Nesbitt with the Buffalo Bills in August 2011
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| Position: | Safety |
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| Born: | April 15, 1988 Greensboro, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) |
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| College: | Georgia Tech |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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Joshua Leonard Nesbitt (born April 15, 1988) is a former American football player. He played as a safety for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, Joshua was a star quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets college team.
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Early Life and High School Football
Joshua Nesbitt grew up in Greensboro, Georgia. He went to Greene County High School from 2003 to 2007. During his time there, he was known as a top football player. Many experts thought he was the best quarterback recruit in Georgia when he was a senior. He was also ranked among the top quarterbacks in the entire country.
As a junior, Joshua showed amazing skills. He passed for 2,833 yards and scored 31 touchdowns. He also ran for 1,252 yards and scored 22 more touchdowns. In his senior year, he continued to impress. He threw for 2,256 yards and 32 touchdowns, with very few mistakes. He also ran for 493 yards and scored eight touchdowns. Joshua was a two-time all-state player, meaning he was one of the best in Georgia.
College Football Career
Joshua Nesbitt played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He became a very important player for their team.
Freshman Year: Learning the Ropes
In his first year, Joshua was a backup quarterback. He mostly came into games to help with running plays. This was a time for him to learn the college game.
Sophomore Year: Becoming a Starter
By 2008, Joshua earned the starting quarterback job. He played under a new coach, Paul Johnson. Coach Johnson used a special "option offense" style of play. This style was perfect for Joshua's skills as both a runner and a passer.
Junior Year: Leading the Team
The 2009 season was a huge success for Joshua and the Yellow Jackets. Joshua ran for 1,037 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. He also passed for 1,701 yards and 10 touchdowns. He led his team to win the ACC Championship. They also played in a major bowl game called the Orange Bowl. The team finished the season with an impressive 11 wins and only 3 losses. Joshua was recognized as the best quarterback in the ACC that year.
Senior Year: Setting Records
Joshua returned for his senior year in 2010. Sadly, he broke his right arm during a game in November. This injury meant he missed the rest of the season. However, before his injury, Joshua set some amazing records. He ran for 2,806 yards in his college career. This was more rushing yards than any other quarterback in ACC history. He also scored 35 career rushing touchdowns. This was also a record for quarterbacks in the ACC.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Joshua Nesbitt was not chosen in the 2011 NFL draft. However, the Buffalo Bills signed him as a defensive back, specifically a safety. This was a different position from quarterback, which he played in college.
He was first placed on the Bills' practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. On November 15, 2011, Joshua was moved to the Bills' main 53-man roster as a safety. He continued to play for the Bills until August 2012.
