Josue Matías

Josue Matías
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Matías with the Florida State Seminoles
No. 67, 66
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-06) January 6, 1993 (age 32)
Dominican Republic
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Union City (NJ)
College:Florida State
Undrafted:2015
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Josue Matías (born January 6, 1993) is a former gridiron football guard who last played for the Ottawa Redblacks. He played college football at Florida State. Upon signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2015, he became the first Dominican-born player in the NFL.[1]

Early life

Matías was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Union City, New Jersey with his family when he was six.[2] He attended Union City High School.[3] Matías was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com.[4] He originally committed to Rutgers University to play college football but changed to Florida State University.[5][6]

College career

After spending his true freshman season in 2011 as a backup, Matías started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2012. As a junior in 2013, he started all 14 games, including the 2014 BCS National Championship Game.[7] He returned as a starter his senior season in 2014.[8]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Matias signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL draft.[9] He was waived on September 5, 2015, and was signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent his entire rookie season.[10][11]

On August 17, 2016, Matias was waived/injured by the Titans after suffering a torn patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve.[12]

On September 2, 2017, Matias was waived by the Titans.[13]

Ottawa Redblacks

Matias joined the Ottawa Redblacks in June 2018. He started his first game since the 2015 Rose Bowl in October 2018.[14]

Matias announced his retirement from football on March 30, 2019.[15]

References

  1. ^ Ho, Yueh, ed. (March 17, 2015). "NFL draft: Josue Matias, Union City native, hopes to be league's first Dominican-born player". NJ.com. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  2. ^ Matias bucked tradition for football
  3. ^ Former Union City football standout Josue Matias pushing toward title aspirations at Florida State
  4. ^ Rivals.com
  5. ^ Four-star OT Josue Matias of Union City commits to Rutgers
  6. ^ OT Josue Matias de-commits from Rutgers, opts for Florida State instead
  7. ^ After backing out of Rutgers, NJ lineman has shot at BCS title
  8. ^ Meet the 2015 NFL Draft prospect: No. 70 overall Josue Matias of FSU
  9. ^ "Titans Agree to Terms with 14 Undrafted Free Agents". TitansOnline.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  10. ^ "Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". TitansOnline.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  11. ^ "Titans Trade for Browns RB; Claim Two Linebackers". TitansOnline.com. September 6, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 17, 2016). "Titans Remove Kevin Dodd from PUP, Add Two Receivers". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  13. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2017). "Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "Redblacks give O-lineman Matias his first start in almost four years". Ottawa Sun. October 19, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  15. ^ Hodge, John. "Redblacks' offensive lineman retires at age 26 | 3DownNation". Retrieved April 30, 2019.