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Josh Ball
No. 75 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-15) May 15, 1998 (age 25)
Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Stafford
(Stafford, Virginia)
College:Florida State (2017)
Butler CC (2018)
Marshall (2019–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 138
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:13
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Josh Ball (born May 15, 1998) is an

2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State, Butler Community College, and Marshall
.

Early years

Ball grew up in

left tackle
, while receiving All-State and All-conference honors.

He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to Florida State University to play college football.[1]

College career

As a

left tackle in the fifth game against Duke University
. He would remain as the starter on the left side for the last 9 contests of the season. In 2018, he was expected to be the Seminole's starter at
left tackle.[3]

In 2019, he chose to transfer to

offensive line, while playing in 13 games with one start against Western Kentucky University
.

As a senior in 2020, the football season was reduced to 10 games due to the

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic
.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(2.02 m) 		308 lb
(140 kg) 		35 in
(0.89 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.19 s 1.90 s 2.97 s 4.70 s 7.77 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 28 reps
All values from
Pro Day[6][7][8]

Ball was selected by the

injured reserve with a high ankle sprain injury on September 2, 2021.[12]

In 2022, he was given a chance to compete with rookie

right tackle
for the first time since 2006, on the eventual 98-yard game-winning drive. Ball only played 41 snaps in 13 games as a backup during the season.

On August 29, 2023, Ball was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hip injury in the final preseason game.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ Fawcett, Dave (29 April 2021). "Josh Ball in line to become Stafford High School's third NFL draft pick since 2011". Inside NOVA.
  2. Dallas Morning News
    . Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. ^ McGahee III, Wayne (December 4, 2018). "'Dating violence victim against Josh Ball's return to FSU football: 'I will not be silenced'". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "Josh Ball NFL Draft Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "Ball Taken in Fourth Round by Dallas Cowboys". Herdzone.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "Josh Ball Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Josh Ball College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Josh Ball 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Phillips, Rob (May 1, 2021). "Streak Ends: Cowboys Go Offense, Draft OT Ball". DallasCowboys.com.
  10. ^ "Is there a future for controversial draft pick Josh Ball in Cowboys' lineups?". cowboyswire.usatoday.com. February 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "Dallas Cowboys Sign Rookies Jabril Cox & Josh Ball to 4-Year Contracts". MSN.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2021). "CeeDee's Return Among Several Roster Moves". DallasCowboys.com.
  13. ^ Walker, Patrik (August 28, 2023). "Josh Ball to miss time with 'significant' injury". DallasCowboys.com.
  14. ^ Harris, Nick (August 29, 2023). "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com.

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