Jose Gumbs
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | April 20, 1988 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Queens, New York | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Hebron (ME) | ||||||||
| College: | Monmouth | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Unrestricted Free Agent | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||||
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Jose Gumbs (born April 20, 1988) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He began playing football at Hebron Academy[1] and continued onto college football for Monmouth University. He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Gumbs signed with the New Orleans Saints after not being selected in the 2012 NFL Draft on April 30, 2012.[2][3] The Saints released him on September 7.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Gumbs to their practice squad on December 5, 2012.[4]
Washington Redskins
Gumbs was signed by the Washington Redskins on July 25, 2013.[5] He made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. In his second career game, Gumbs made an explosive special teams tackle against the kick returner Eric Weems.[6] He would have his first career start against the Denver Broncos in Week 8 with starting safeties Brandon Meriweather suspended and Reed Doughty out with a concussion.[7] Gumbs made his first career interception against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.[8]
On March 3, 2014, the Redskins re-signed Gumbs to a one-year, $495,000 contract.[9] He was released on May 17, 2014.[10][11]
References
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/09/26/sleeping-in-a-car-kickstarted-jose-gumbss-path-to-the-nfl/
- ↑ Wilkening, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ "Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints". GoMUHawks.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
- ↑ Tinsman, Brian (July 25, 2013). "Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
- ↑ Keim, John (October 27, 2013). "Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
- ↑ Tinsman, Brian (December 16, 2013). "Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (March 3, 2014). "Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ↑ El-Bashir, Tarik (May 17, 2014). "Redskins make moves, release S Jose Gumbs". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ↑ Tandler, Rich (May 18, 2014). "Redskins 2013 roster surprise Gumbs is a surprise cut". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved 2014-05-18.