1. Jay Prosch was born on August 21,1992 and is an American former professional football fullback.
25 Facts About Jay Prosch
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Jay Prosch was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Jay Prosch was named first-team ASWA 4A All-State selection at offensive line as a junior, as he helped lead UMS-Wright Bulldogs to the 4A AHSAA state championship, and served as team captain.
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Jay Prosch was used as a fullback in short yardage situations.
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Jay Prosch got a personal-record of 44.23 meters in the javelin at the 2008 Southeastern Relays, placing 4th.
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Jay Prosch placed 7th in the shot put event at the 2009 AHSAA 4A-6A State Meet, with a career-best throw of 13.17 meters.
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Jay Prosch started his college football career at the University of Illinois.
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On December 13,2013, it was reported that Jay Prosch had received and accepted an invitation to play in the 2014 Senior Bowl.
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Jay Prosch had a productive week of practice and showcased his athleticism and receiving ability.
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On January 25,2014, Jay Prosch played in the Senior Bowl and was a part of the South team which included Auburn teammates Dee Ford, Chris Davis, and Sammie Coates.
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On March 3,2014, Jay Prosch opted to participate at Auburn's pro day along with Greg Robinson, Dee Ford, Chris Davis, Tre Mason, Cody Parkey, Sammie Coates, Quan Bray, and nine other teammates.
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Jay Prosch was ranked the top fullback prospect by NFLDraftScout.
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Jay Prosch was the first of only two fullbacks selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, the other being Trey Millard.
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Jay Prosch competed with Brad Smelley and Toben Opurum throughout training camp for the vacant starting fullback job left by the departure of Greg Jones.
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The injury required surgery, where Jay Prosch had multiple pins placed in his hand.
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Jay Prosch returned as the definitive starting fullback for the beginning of the 2015 season.
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Jay Prosch appeared in all 16 games and started two games.
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Jay Prosch began blocking for Lamar Miller in 2016 after Arian Foster departed during the off-season.
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Jay Prosch finished the season with four carries for nine yards and started one of the 15 games he appeared in.
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Jay Prosch appeared in 15 games and started one in the 2017 season.
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On September 1,2018, Jay Prosch was released by the Texans.
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Jay Prosch was raised by his parents, Jerry and Iris Jay Prosch, and has three older sisters.
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Jay Prosch's mother was diagnosed brain cancer during his 2011 season at Illinois and suffered from dementia as a result of the cancer.
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Jay Prosch slipped into coma the day Prosch made his debut with the Tigers against Clemson.
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Jay Prosch is described as "devoutly religious" and attended a Baptist church in his youth.