Joshuah Bledsoe

Joshua Bledsoe was signed by New England to the practice squad on Aug. 31, 2023 ... Originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft ... Released by New England (8/29/23).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Joshua Bledsoe was signed by New England to the practice squad on Aug. 31, 2023 ... Originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft ... Released by New England (8/29/23).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2023 (1/0)

• Spent majority of the season on the practice squad, before being signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 30.
• Played in one game and was inactive for one game.
• Made his 2023 debut at Buffalo (12/31) after being signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

2022 (3/0)

• Played in three games, seeing action on defense and special teams and finished with one special teams tackle.
• Made his NFL debut on defense in the home opener vs. Baltimore (9/25).
• Saw limited action at safety as S Kyle Dugger was out due to injury at N.Y. Jets (10/30). Also played on special teams and recorded a tackle on the opening kickoff.
• Saw limited action on the special teams unit vs. Miami (1/1).

2021 (0/0, 0/0)

• Missed training camp due to an injury and began the regular season on the Reserve/NFI List.
• Was activated to the 53-man roster on Dec. 14 and was inactive for two games before being placed on injured reserve.

COLLEGE

• Played in 10 games in 2020 and totaled 41 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception and six passes defensed.
• Played 12 games in 2019 and finished the year ranked third on the team with 49 tackles and four tackles for loss.
• Added a team-high 10 pass breakups with one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.
• Became the first Missouri safety to post 10-plus pass breakups in a single season.
• Saw action in 12 games and finished the season with 28 tackles and two passes defensed.
• Earned 2018 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll accolades.
• Saw action in 12 games in 2017 and registered 13 tackles and one sack.
• Played more defense as the season wore on, posting at least one tackle in seven of the final eight games of the season.

PERSONAL

• Made 30 tackles and had two interceptions as a senior at Dekaney HS (Houston).
• Totaled 49 tackles, one interception and four passes defensed as a junior.
• Majored in parks, recreation and sport at Missouri.
• Chose Missouri over Louisiana-Monroe, North Texas, Rice, Texas-San Antonio and Tulane.