Josh Minkins
Career Summary
Josh Minkins is a safety from Louisville, Kentucky, who played college football at Louisville and Cincinnati before joining the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Minkins is from Louisville, Kentucky. His father, Josh Minkins Sr., played football at Louisville.
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High School
Minkins attended Ballard High School in Louisville, where he earned first-team all-district recognition as a defensive back and kick returner.
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College Career
Minkins spent four seasons at Louisville before completing his final college season at Cincinnati. He appeared in 52 collegiate games and totaled 144 tackles, one sack, four interceptions, seven passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. At Cincinnati in 2024, he recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups in 11 games.
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Path to the NFL
The New England Patriots signed Minkins as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2025, following his five-year college career at Louisville and Cincinnati.
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NFL Career
Minkins began his NFL career with the New England Patriots after signing as a rookie free agent in May 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
In his 2024 Cincinnati season, Minkins recorded interceptions against Pittsburgh and Houston. His interception against Houston helped spark Cincinnati's 34-0 shutout win. He had previously started all 13 games at safety for Louisville in 2022.
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Playing Style
Minkins played safety and was credited by Cincinnati with pass breakups, interceptions and tackling production during his 2024 season.
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31185, 00-0040576, 2002-01-21, Josh Minkins, Josh, Minkins
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