Tre Nixon: He always wanted to land on the Patriots. Patterson), LSU head coach Ed Orgeron heads to the field with his team before the start an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Joshuah Bledsoe had 7.5 tackles . The rest of the players are locks. He remained in the starting lineup for the rest of his college career. Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe is coming to an NFL team near you (AP Photo/L.G. He played safety, cornerback and running back in high school. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. "I like when people underestimate me because it just gives me that extra push to go and prove them wrong.". His man coverage expertise were underlined in October's 45-41 win over LSU when Bledsoe swarmed Terrace Marshall's quick out route to break up Myles Brennan's intended pass and ice a decisive goalline stand with 16 seconds to play. Twin Brothers Accused Of Trying To Kill Their Father. To us, hes just Drew Bledsoe, Simons said. Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots.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. Josh Bledsoe made an outstanding break on the football, said Drinkwitz, whose team plays next at Florida on Oct. 24. "So, when I was born, my mom, everyone in my family has seven letters in their first name," Bledsoe. Works well downhill to the ball carrier. With Jabrill Peppers and Devin McCourty above him on the free safety depth chart, Bledsoe will compete for a depth role in New England. Hes playing through being uncomfortable, hes playing through nicks and bruises and all kinds of stuff. Patterson), Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game between LSU and Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. A sixth-rounder last year, Bledsoe missed his entire rookie season as he dealt with a wrist issue. In the Florida game, that happened to be against Kadarius Toney and Kyle Pitts on varying snaps. Patterson), Bledsoe (1) leads the fun at the Senior Bowl (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton), Bledsoe (1) celebrates a play with Florida defensive back Shawn Davis during the Senior Bowl. December 30,1998 And he remembers when Bledsoe passed the 40,000-yard career passing mark. Im not the easiest guy to work with. 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(AP Photo/L.G. 2021 SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST: Joshuah Bledsoe, Missouri,.Bledsoe had a strong junior season, developing into one of the SEC's best safeties, using his blend of speed and physicality to disrupt opposing offenses.Finished the year ranked third on the team with 49 tackles (35 solo) with 4.0 tackles for loss.Added a team-high 10 pass breakups with a fumble recovery and also forced fumble. Can he do it again now at an NFL level? Its a credit to his work in the classroom during his rookie season. Josh is a ripped-up dude. What the talent scouts discovered is a potential Drew Bledsoe, who threw for 2,560 yards and 25 TDs his senior year at Walla Walla six years ago. Drew is probably a year ahead of Adam as far as getting the job done on the field, Gavin said, pointing out that Adam split time on the JV as a freshman and sophomore. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Rookie Joshuah Bledsoe strikes me a a practice squad player for 2021. This time there will be no national television or major magazines around, but there will still be plenty of attention on Friday nights football game at University High School. Safety Joshuah Bledsoe is headed to the New England Patriots, who took him with the No. 188 in the sixth round, should bring plenty of the same versatility to the Patriots that he displayed throughout his four seasons at Missouri. Bledsoe (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Ravens. That comes from you obviously (being) locked in in meetings, paying attention, going home, re-watching film. When the day McCourty walks away comes, it could be Bledsoe that steps up next. Thats why hes been healthy and available.. Bledsoes dedication to studying now has him thriving on the field, and the veterans have noticed. His body will look tired because he sweats a ton, but its just because hes working. By maintaining close ties to his family in Yakima, Drew Bledsoe, who the New England Patriots made the highest-paid player in the National Football League, has drawn the spotlight toward his not-solittle brother. Given the increased value receivers now put on release techniques and patterns, refined footwork is an integral asset for safeties alongside their ball-tracking and footballing IQ, especially for one of Bledsoe's coverage responsibilities. The 25-year-olds were arrested after allegedly locking William Bledsoe in his Ellensburg, Wash., home and setting it on fire in the early morning of Monday, Sept. 16, according to ABC News. This guy was kind of quiet, but he communicated and went about his business. He has long been a mystery man. What will he bring to the Patriots? My boys are my boys and Ill never abandon them and not support them. Adding, I know what they [the court] told me but I have a hard time believing that.". You always saw him with a jug of some sort of fluid in the building. Elijah Mitchell will be a game-time decision in Week 16 against the Titans, Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks: Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, and Algorithm Picks from the SportsGrid Betting Model, Thumbnail photo via He's a versatile defensive back who played numerous roles during. The kids enjoy it, Gavin said. Adam also takes the glare of the spotlight in stride. Right into me. Its also a strategy t, The goal is Goldschmidt. Patterson), LSU tight end Arik Gilbert (2) scores past Missouri defensive back Ishmael Burdine, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Bledsoe attended Dekaney High School in Harris County, Texas. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. on September 5th after we lost to Jackson," he explained in response to a question regarding when he initially shifted focus to the playoffs. Joshuah Bledsoe was born in Houston, TX. Can he do it again now at an NFL level? Cameron McGrone, Joshuah Bledsoe will improve the New England Patriots. On both sides of the football, they got potential impact players for the future. Ryan Walters, Missouris defensive coordinator at the time, recognized a defensive back who was athletic, mature for his age and driven for success. It's not just the name. He doesnt really get tired. [10] He was placed on the reserve list to start the season. Want your voice heard? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He never got too high, never got too low and just competed, Harbison said. But nope, the Patriots have found a new star with a familiar last name to New Englanders. Last weeks Sports Illustrated pro football issue had a feature on Drew and his relationship with coach Bill Parcells. I hate it because I think he would have shocked a lot of people with his 40 time, Walters said. Now can the receiver make his shot last? And to be the next McCourty, Bledsoe doesnt have to be strictly a free safety. Because Drew was returning home. This was before the Patriots donned pads for practice, which was an advantage for the offense. In fact, Bledsoe was so impressive that he was activated off the NFI list and added to the Patriots 53-man roster last week, a clear indication of the coaches confidence in his ability to provide quality safety depth. Defending a second-and-10 from the Mizzou 13-yard line, Bledsoe was insistent on showing Jaden Walley inside to gauge his true intentions, recognising the corner route, attaching himself to the hip of the receiver and out-working his man to snag the pick at the back of the end zone. He matched up competitively against LSU receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., who only caught three passes with Bledsoe as the primary guy on him. The Patriots also activated safety Joshuah Bledsoe from the non-football injury list. Ronnie Perkins: Oklahoma product is on a mission to prove he was the biggest steal of NFL Draft. Every talented safety needs a reliable partner beside him and Bledsoe had just that, with Mizzou's ability to deploy him in the slot aided by the presence of a gifted high safety in Tyree Gillespie, who will also enter the 2021 Draft. "I really don't know where I'm going to end up, I don't know what kind of scheme I'm going to end up in so it's being nervous and excited at the same time to be able to go to the next level. Adam threw eight straight incompletions in his first varsity start a year ago, but the Cadets won. In the previous 12 years, Ive only seen him point at the stands twice. Patterson), Missouri wide receiver Tauskie Dove (86) catches an 86-yard pass for a touchdown as LSU safety Maurice Hampton Jr., left, and safety JaCoby Stevens, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. For updates on free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, be sure to follow along at skysports.com/nfl and on Twitter @SkySportsNFL. "I'm just a versatile guy, you can put me anywhere you need me on the defensive side of the ball and I can play whatever position at a high level," he said. Now, in the end zone, there isnt much space back there, so as he went flat, I just cut the angle off. (AP Photo/L.G. Its clear why Bill Belichick wanted to give another Bledsoe a shot. We just know him as the person we all grew up with. People like Shorty Bennett, Doris father, who lives in Spokane and taught Drew Bledsoe a thing or 20. Theyll refer to him at The Heidelberg and Harpos as long as reminiscing is a thing. A native of Lowell, Mass., and a UMass graduate, he previously covered the New England Patriots from 2009-21. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Joshuah Bledsoe of the New England Patriots The Patriots. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. I was happy as hell when he got on campus.. 188 overall selection, the fourth pick of the sixth round.. Bledsoe missed all of training camp and the first. "Pfffffffffffff." The team activated Joshuah Bledsoe on Tuesday, ahead of the deadline for his activation from the. The Missouri safety, taken by New England in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, missed all of training camp and preseason while recovering from a broken wrist he suffered in the Senior Bowl. He broke up two passes on Thursday and has . Its great, Adam said. Safety Joshuah Bledsoe fits the New England Patriots' style, and he will be an intriguing chess piece when he is healthy enough to compete for a roster spot.. Bledsoe . On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Caleb and Joshua Bledsoe were ordered to be held on $1 million bail each. At 34 going on 35 August 13, Devin might be year to year. "I'm very excited, it's just like the unknown," he said. It doesnt make sense to completely change direction now that the Cadets have tied a school record with four straight winning seasons. "Man, when you've got two top guys out there like that it just makes it exciting," said Bledsoe. So to be able to go to Missouri and be able to compete against other top programmes and show I can be dominant against them has really helped me a lot.". Everybody is finally seeing it, the world is seeing it. The Houston native doesn't profess to growing up "hard" like some children his age did in Texas, and admits feeling blessed to have had both parents in his life when others in a similar position might have only had one. (AP Photo/L.G. [3][4][5] During his career, he had 130 tackles, one interception and one sack over 46 games. Hes a really good football player who works hard, is going to work on his fundamentals and is going to do what hes asked to do, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. There are friends and family from Kittitas, Waterville, Benton City,. Now that hes back on the field, Bledsoe is turning heads as he shows what he can do. Every practice, hed be drenched, so he was always on the hydration report because he would go so hard. But its clear that Bledsoe has put in the work to overcome unforeseen obstacles this year, which only will help him next season if not sooner. Bledsoe's versatility dates back to Little League football when he initially started out as a quarterback, playing the position up until the latter stages of his freshman year at Dekaney before being shifted to safety. "College is critical, that's when people actually become who they are in life. And once LSU got to the 1-yard line, Mizzou defensive coordinator Ryan Walters was confident in the defensive scheme hed seen LSU run the same progression of goal line plays against Alabama a year ago. Stock up: Joshuah Bledsoe. The senior free safety actually fared pretty well in last Saturdays home game, which many of his fellow defensive backs cannot say. You had to pull him off the practice field. Will Sherman:Can he be latest Patriots offensive line gem from late in the draft? But nobody could really run by him.. Patterson), Missouri tight end Daniel Parker Jr. (82) reaches for a pass as LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. He is a workhorse, Walters said. 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The New England Patriots addressed many needs in the 2021 NFL draft. HEIGHT: 5'11 3/8" WEIGHT: 204 POSITIVES: Versatile player. However, Adam isnt a lock to follow Drew to Washington State, though hes not afraid to fill those shoes and counts Cougar coach Mike Price as a close family friend. One of the players that may have flown under the radar is former Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe. (AP Photo/L.G. "The people you love, I'm doing this for them," he said. The spillover has fallen on the Eisenhower players. On fourth and 1 at the 1, the defensive back soared toward the football and batted it away, preserving Mizzous first win of the year, first win under coach Eli Drinkwitz and first win against a defending national champion in 42 years. Patterson), Missouri wide receiver D'ionte Smith, right, runs with the ball before being knocked out of bounds by LSU linebacker Damone Clark (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Follow. "From quarterback to safety, the making of Missouri's Josh Bledsoe", Missouri football getting contributions from another under-the-radar freshman, "Focused Bledsoe making big-time plays for Mizzou defense", "Playing with confidence: Bledsoe emerges as stalwart for Mizzou defense", "Hochman: The 'h' in Joshuah stands for 'hero.' (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 0 (17337th overall since 1960). Theyre fraught with anticipation, Gavin said with a chuckle. People have their ropes out. Bledsoe has navigated his way through the pre-Draft process with the same beaming smile and personable nature he radiates as he reflects on meeting with every single NFL team at the 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl, all of which he felt liked him. Patterson), LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) scores past Missouri defensive back Ishmael Burdine during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. 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