John Molchon

John Molchon
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-02) February 2, 1997 (age 27)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Faith Lutheran
College:Boise State (2015–2019)
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Molchon (born February 2, 1997) is an American professional football guard. He played college football at Boise State.[1][2]

Early life

Molchon grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Summerlin.[3] He was ranked #9 by ESPN overall in Nevada and he led the Crusaders to their first state title in 2013, later being named the NIAA Division 1-A linebacker of the year.[4] In 2020, John Molchon had his number retired by Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School.[5]

College career

Molchon redshirted his true freshman season. For his 2016 season he appeared in seven games, making three starts and was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. In 2017, he appeared in all 14 games, making 13 starts and was part of a Bronco line for the Mountain West's No. 2 scoring offense (32.5 ppg). For his 2018 season, he started all 13 games and was named to All-Mountain West First-team. In his 2019 senior season, he was named to All-Mountain West First-team for a second-straight season and was part of an offense that ranked 19th in the country in scoring.[4]

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 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m) 		309 lb
(140 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 5.13 s 1.79 s 3.01 s 4.73 s 7.85 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 26 reps
All values from NFL Combine[6][7]

Molchon signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[8][9] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020.[10] He was activated on October 30, 2020, but was waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad on November 3.[11][12][13] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[14] On February 9, 2021, Molchon re-signed with the Buccaneers.[15]

On September 2, 2021, Molchon was placed on injured reserve.[16] He was activated on October 18, but waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] After the Buccaneers were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.[19]

On August 30, 2022, Molchon was waived by the Buccaneers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[20][21] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2.[22]

Molchon was waived on August 28, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 13.[23][24] He was released on September 18.[25]

References

  1. ^ "John Molchon Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "John Molchon Stats, News & Video - OG | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Faith Lutheran [Personal interview]. (2021, January Tuesday the 5th).
  4. ^ a b "John Molchon - Football". Boise State University Athletics. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  5. ^ "Photograph". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "John Molchon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "2020 Draft Scout John Molchon, Boise State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  8. ^ Journalist, B. H. (June 30, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Bucs UDFA John Molchon Interview". Bucs Nation. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Counts, Roy. "Former Boise State linemen Molchon, Moa land undrafted free agent contracts". Idahostatesman.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (September 7, 2020). "Leonard Fournette Joins Bucs' High-Powered Offense". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (October 30, 2020). "Bucs Activate Rookie G John Molchon from IR". Buccaneers.com.
  12. ^ Smith, Scott (October 31, 2020). "Antony Auclair Returns to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  13. ^ "Buccaneers activate WR Antonio Brown, waive WR Cyril Grayson". Buccaneers.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (November 28, 2020). "Jack Cichy Activated from Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  15. ^ Smith, Scott (February 9, 2021). "Bucs Sign 11 to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  16. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2021). "Bucs Activate Ryan Succop, Add to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  17. ^ Smith, Scott (October 18, 2021). "John Molchon Activated in Monday Round of Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
  18. ^ Smith, Scott (October 19, 2021). "Bucs Promote Rashard Robinson to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
  19. ^ Smith, Scott (January 24, 2022). "Bucs Retain 10 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  20. ^ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2022). "Tyler Johnson Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  21. ^ Smith, Scott (August 31, 2022). "Bucs Start 2022 Practice Squad with 14 Returning Players". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  22. ^ Smith, Scott (November 2, 2022). "Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
  23. ^ Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times.
  24. ^ Smith, Scott (September 13, 2023). "John Molchon Returns to Bucs' Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  25. ^ Bouda, Nate (September 18, 2023). "NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 18, 2023.