Josh Chapman

Josh Chapman
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Chapman with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
No. 96
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-06-10) June 10, 1989 (age 35)
Hoover, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:Hoover
College:Alabama
NFL draft:2012 / round: 5 / pick: 136
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:29
Games started:15
Total tackles:36
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Antron Chapman (born June 10, 1989) is an American former professional football nose tackle. He attended the University of Alabama and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Chapman served as the backup to All-American Terrence Cody during the 2008 and 2009 seasons, and was regarded as one of the better nose guard prospects in his class.[1]

Chapman appeared on the cover of the October 10, 2011, issue of Sports Illustrated after Alabama's 38–10 victory over Florida.[2]

Early life

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Chapman attended Hoover High School and played high school football under head coach Rush Propst and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.[3] Probst described him as the best defensive lineman in school history. As a junior, Chapman tallied 65 tackles, six sacks, and three tackles, while helping the Hoover Buccaneers to a 14–1 season record. In his senior season, Chapman recorded 97 tackles, 22 tackles for losses, two sacks, and an interception. Hoover finished the season as the 6A state runner-up with a 13–2 record, losing the state final 35–21 to Prattville.[4] The only other loss came against Joe McKnight's John Curtis Christian (LA).[5]

Regarded as a three-star prospect, Chapman was ranked as the No. 32 defensive tackle in his class, which was highlighted by Marvin Austin and Torrey Davis.[6] He chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Mississippi, and Mississippi State.[7]

College career

Chapman attended and played college football at the University of Alabama from 2007–2011 under head coach Nick Saban.[8] He played in three games in the 2007 season before earning a medical redshirt.[9] He was part of the 2009 Alabama team that won the National Championship over the Texas Longhorns and the 2011 Alabama team that won the National Championship over the LSU Tigers.[10][11]

College statistics

Tackles Def Int Fumbles
Year School Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
2008 Alabama SEC SO DL 10 9 7 16 4.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Alabama SEC JR DL 13 6 11 17 2.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Alabama SEC SR DL 13 18 13 31 3.5 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0
2011 Alabama SEC SR DL 12 10 13 23 3.5 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Career 44 44 88 13.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		316 lb
(143 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		11+7⁄8 in
(0.30 m)		 4.93 s 40 reps
All values from NFL Combine[12][13]

Chapman was selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL draft.[14][15] He was the sixth of eight Crimson Tide players to be selected that year.[16]

The Colts signed Chapman to a four-year, $2.3 million deal.[17] He missed his rookie season due to injury.[18] He played 13 games in the 2013 season and made 20 tackles and defended one pass.[19] In the 2014 season, he appeared in all 16 games and started 15. On the season, he had 25 total tackles and one forced fumble.[20] On September 5, 2015, Chapman was waived by the Colts.[21]

Post-playing career

After his time with the Colts, Chapman joined the Alabama coaching staff as an assistant strength coach.[22]

References

  1. ^ "NFL Draft – 2012 DT Draft Prospect". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  2. ^ Kausler Jr., Don (October 6, 2011). "Tide notes: Teammates, coaches harassing Josh Chapman about Sports Illustrated cover". AL.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Kausler Jr., Don (September 17, 2010). "The Hoover connection: High school powerhouse will be on display in Alabama-Duke game". AL.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Prattville crashes Hoover's party". USA Today. Associated Press. December 9, 2006. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "2006 game at Hoover, Alabama led John Curtis to seek chance to play at Zephyr Field". WGNO. September 22, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Rivals.com defensive tackles 2007". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Josh Chapman, Alabama Crimson Tide, Defensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  8. ^ "Josh Chapman College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Casagrande, Michael (August 28, 2012). "Alabama football: Nose guard Josh Chapman is unsung key to Crimson Tide's top-ranked defense". Ledger-Enquirer.com. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  10. ^ "Alabama Football Wins National Championship No. 13, Beating Texas, 37–21 – Alabama Athletics". rolltide.com. January 7, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  11. ^ "Alabama shuts out LSU for BCS title, 21–0". WBRC. January 10, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  12. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Josh Chapman". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  13. ^ "Josh Chapman – DT – Alabama – 2012 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". Draft Scout. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  15. ^ "Indianapolis Colts draft analysis: Offensive lean continues on Day 3". Sporting News. April 29, 2012. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  16. ^ Gribble, Andrew (December 31, 2012). "Tide Top 10 in 2012: No. 9 – Four Alabama players selected in NFL Draft's 1st round, 8 overall". AL.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Colts sign 5th-round draft pick Josh Chapman". FOX Sports. May 22, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  18. ^ Wilson, Josh (September 16, 2015). "Report: Josh Chapman worked out for Texans". Stampede Blue. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  19. ^ "Josh Chapman 2013 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  20. ^ "2014 Indianapolis Colts Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  21. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Colts.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  22. ^ Smith, Stephen M. (March 22, 2016). "Former Alabama DT Josh Chapman joins Nick Saban's staff". Touchdown Alabama. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
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