1. Josh Doctson was born on December 3,1992 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
19 Facts About Josh Doctson
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Josh Doctson played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2015.
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Josh Doctson was a member of the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals.
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Josh Doctson attended Mansfield Legacy High School in Mansfield, Texas, where he was a three-year letterman in both football and basketball.
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Josh Doctson committed to the University of Wyoming to play college football on December 14,2010, choosing the Cowboys over Duke and Tulsa.
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Josh Doctson had 35 receptions for 393 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games as a true freshman at Wyoming in 2011.
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Josh Doctson had 36 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns that season.
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Josh Doctson was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Washington Redskins in the 2016 NFL draft.
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Josh Doctson sat out the preseason due to an Achilles injury.
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Josh Doctson recorded an 11-yard touchdown reception in the win over the San Francisco 49ers.
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Josh Doctson made an essential diving 38-yard reception against the Seattle Seahawks with less than two minutes and setting up the Redskins at the one yard marker in Seahawks' territory.
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In 2018, Josh Doctson played in 15 games with 12 starts, finishing as the Redskins second-leading receiver with 44 catches for 532 yards and two touchdowns.
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On May 1,2019, the Redskins declined the fifth-year option on Josh Doctson's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.
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On September 2,2019, Josh Doctson signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal.
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Josh Doctson was placed on injured reserve on September 12,2019.
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Josh Doctson was designated for return from injured reserve on October 30,2019, and began practicing with the team again.
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Josh Doctson was activated on November 15,2019, prior to Week 11.
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On February 22,2020, Josh Doctson signed with the New York Jets.
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On September 3,2021, Josh Doctson signed with the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.