Josh Blackwell
Position: DB
Jersey #: 39
Date of Birth: April 5, 1999
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 179 lbs
College: Duke
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2022 by
First Team: (2022)
Last Team: CHI (2026)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Josh Blackwell - NFL Player Career Overview
Personal Information:- Date of Birth: April 5, 1999
- Position: Defensive Back (DB)
- College: Duke University
Professional Career
Chicago Bears- Joined: 2022
- Tenure: 2022 - 2024
- Career Highlights:
- Made the Chicago Bears roster as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
- Contributed on special teams and as a rotational player in the secondary.
- Known for his versatility in coverage and tackling ability.
College Career
- Played for the Duke Blue Devils, showcasing his skills as a defensive back.
- Demonstrated strong performance during his college career, which led to his opportunity in the NFL.
Additional Information
- Undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft but caught the attention of the Chicago Bears with his work ethic and talent.
- Continues to develop his skills and aims to make a significant impact on the field.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
College Career
Duke cornerback
Josh Blackwell recorded 96 tackles and 20 pass breakups across 37 Duke appearances with 28 starts. In 2021, he played all 12 games with 11 starts, making 35 tackles and tying for the team lead with seven pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Philadelphia free-agent signing
Blackwell signed a free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in May 2022.
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28903, 00-0037129, 1999-04-05, Josh Blackwell, Josh, Blackwell
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#317Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 42.6
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.