Jose Gumbs
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Position: | Safety | ||||||
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Born: | (1988-04-20) April 20, 1988 (age 36) Queens, New York, U.S. | ||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Hebron (ME) | ||||||
College: | Monmouth | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||
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Jose Gumbs (born April 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He began playing football at Hebron Academy[1] and later for Monmouth University at the collegiate level. 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 Matt Ryan, quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons.[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
- ^ Sarah Kogod (September 26, 2013). "Sleeping in a car kickstarted Jose Gumbs's path to the NFL". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
- ^ Wilkening, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ "Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints". GoMUHawks.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (July 25, 2013). "Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton". Redskins.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
- ^ Keim, John (October 27, 2013). "Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (December 16, 2013). "Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ Jones, Mike (March 3, 2014). "Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ El-Bashir, Tarik (May 17, 2014). "Redskins make moves, release S Jose Gumbs". CSNWashington.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ Tandler, Rich (May 18, 2014). "Redskins 2013 roster surprise Gumbs is a surprise cut". CSNWashington.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
External links
- Monmouth Hawks bio
- Washington Redskins bio