Josh Hull

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Josh Hull
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Hull at the St. Louis Rams 2013 training camp.
No. -- Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-05-21) May 21, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth: State College, Pennsylvania
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Career information
High school: Spring Mills (PA) Penns Valley
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2013
Tackles: 25
Sacks: 0.0
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Joshua Lynn Hull (born May 21, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Penn State.

Early life

Hull grew up in Millheim, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles east of State College, Pennsylvania. He attended Penns Valley High School, where he played football under coach Martin Tobias. He was a three-year starter, serving as team captain and defensive captain as a senior. Hull was selected first-team all-conference on defense after his senior season and was a team captain in the 2006 Lezzer Lumber Classic. He was also a three-year letterman on the baseball team, earning first-team all-conference accolades as an outfielder.

College career

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Josh Hull.

A former walk-on, Hull became a starter in 2008 when pre-season All-American Sean Lee suffered a season-ending knee injury in spring practice.[1] Hull was the starter for all 13 games that season, finishing as the second leading tackler behind NaVorro Bowman with 66 tackles, one quarterback sack, and one interception. He had a game-high nine tackles in the 2009 Rose Bowl.[2]

Hull was also recognized for academics while at Penn State. He was a member of the Dean's List and was named an Academic All-Big Ten scholar-athlete, while majoring in environmental systems engineering.[1] He was named a 2008 Academic All-American,[3] and an inaugural recipient of a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2008-09 academic year.[4]

Professional career

Hull played in the 4th Annual Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge in El Paso, Texas, on February 6, 2010.[5]

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP Wonderlic
6 ft 3 in 237 lb 32¾ in 9 in 1.64 s 2.75 s 4.07 s 6.73 s 32½ in 9 ft 9 in 25 reps x
Values from NFL Combine and Penn State pro day [6]

Although not initially invited to the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine,[7] he was added to the list of invitees on January 29, 2010.[8] Hull and teammate Dennis Landolt trained for the combine at TEST in Martinsville, New Jersey,[9] based partially on the recommendation of his agent, Joe Aloisi and former Nittany Lion Rich Ohrnberger.[9]

St. Louis Rams

Hull was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round (#254 overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[10] He signed a four-year contract with the Rams on June 28, 2010.[11] Hull was released by the Rams on August 30, 2013.

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Hull on October 15, 2013.[12] He was released on April 5, 2014.[13]

New England Patriots

On April 24, 2014, Hull signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.[14] Hull was waived by the team on July 28, 2014.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Hull signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 2, 2014.[15] The Jaguars released Hull on August 24, 2014.[16]

Personal

Hull is married to Megan Meyers Hull.

Hull currently resides in Pleasant Gap, PA.

References

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External links

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  16. ↑ CB Mike Harris among 11 players released
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