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A strong armed, athletic quarterback who forces defenses to account for his arm as well as his scrambling ability… Played in six career games with four starts, all in 2009… Has passed for 685 yards on 63-of-125 attempts with four touchdowns and eight interceptions… Also has 22 career rushes for 148 yards… Originally entered the league as a fifth-round selection (160th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2008 NFL Draft. 

2009: Played in six games (at Buffalo, vs. N.Y. Giants, at Washington, at Philadelphia, vs. Carolina and vs. New England) with four starts (at Washington, at Philadelphia, vs. Carolina and vs. New England)… Did not play as the backup quarterback against Dallas (9/13)… Saw first career NFL action at Buffalo (9/20)… Made first career appearance at quarterback against N.Y. Giants (9/27), passing for 36 yards… Also rushed for 15 yards… Made first career start at quarterback at Washington (10/4) and completed 13-of-22 passes for 106 yards with one touchdown and one interception… Added seven rushes for 41 yards… Started at Philadelphia (10/11) and passed for 240 yards on 26-of-50 attempts with two TDs and three INTs… Also rushed for game-high 40 yards on five carries… Made first home start against Carolina (10/18) and completed 11-of-17 passes for 147 yards and one interception… Also rushed for 45 yards on eight attempts… Started against New England (10/25) and passed for 156 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions on 9-of-26 attempts… Had one rush for seven yards… Did not play as the backup quarterback against Green Bay (11/8), at Miami (11/15), against New Orleans (11/22), at Atlanta (11/29), at Carolina (12/6), against N.Y. Jets (12/13), at Seattle (12/20), at New Orleans (12/27) and against Atlanta (1/3).

 Previous Seasons

2008: Declared inactive for all 16 games… Declared inactive at New Orleans (9/7), vs. Atlanta (9/14), at Chicago (9/21), vs. Green Bay (9/28) and at Denver (10/5)… Declared inactive as the third quarterback vs. Carolina (10/12) and vs. Seattle (10/19)… Declared inactive at Dallas (10/26)… Declared inactive as the third quarterback at Kansas City (11/2), vs. Minnesota (11/16), at Detroit (11/23) and vs. New Orleans (11/30)… Declared inactive at Carolina (12/8)… Declared inactive as the third quarterback at Atlanta (12/14)… Declared inactive vs. San Diego (12/21) and vs. Oakland (12/28).

One of the most prolific passers in NCAA FCS history... Rare athlete who forces defenses to account for his scrambling ability… Named Offensive MVP of 2008 East-West Shrine Game... Finished third in voting for the Walter Payton Award as the top FCS outstanding player in the nation... Named University of San Diego’s team MVP... Unanimous pick for the First-Team Sports Network Mid-Major All-America squad... Second-team Associated Press FCS All-American... Owns NCAA FCS record for passing efficiency (176.68 rating)... Played in 41 games with 34 starts for the Toreros… Finished collegiate career 30-4 as a starter... Owns all four career USD passing records for touchdown passes (113), completions (724), attempts (1,065) and passing yards (9,699)... Additionally, rushed for 1,864 and 19 touchdowns... Finished career with 11,563 yards of total offense… Majored in communication studies.

Spoke to students at Memorial Middle School in October 2008 and Stewart Middle School in January 2009 about the importance of physical activity and sound nutrition during the Buccaneers and American Heart Association “What Moves U” fitness rallies and promoted health and fitness at the “What Moves U” Fitness Challenge in February 2009…Taught football fundamentals and signed autographs for youth at the NFL Cheerleading Clinic during 2009 Super Bowl week… Participated in the second-annual Buccaneers Day of Giving, surprising 30 needy families with holiday gifts, tickets, and a shopping spree in December 2008…Sorted and distributed food for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Assistance Program with Rookie Club members in November 2008… Hosted underprivileged children at the exclusive Rookie Club screening of “The Express” in September 2008… Spoke to students at Memorial Middle School in October 2008 and Stewart Middle School in January 2009 about the importance of physical activity and sound nutrition during the Buccaneers and American Heart Association “What Moves U” fitness rallies and promoted health and fitness at the “What Moves U” Fitness Challenge in February 2009…Taught football fundamentals and signed autographs for youth at the NFL Cheerleading Clinic during 2009 Super Bowl week… Participated in the second-annual Buccaneers Day of Giving, surprising 30 needy families with holiday gifts, tickets, and a shopping spree in December 2008…Sorted and distributed food for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Assistance Program with Rookie Club members in November 2008… Hosted underprivileged children at the exclusive Rookie Club screening of “The Express” in September 2008… Coached football drills and fundamentals to local Pop Warner participants during the second annual Rookie Club Football Camp in June 2008… Hosted a bowling outing for foster children with the Rookie Club in May 2008… Prepped at Oakland Tech High School where he threw for 1,900 yards and 22 touchdowns with just two interceptions his senior season, leading his team to the Oakland Athletic League Championship... Earned First Team All-City, Oakland Chamber of Commerce Prep of the Month and Most Improved Player honors... Named Most Inspirational his junior year when he could not play due to injury... Lettered in basketball... Also lettered in track… Born Josh Johnson on May 15, 1986 in Oakland, California.