Josh Victorian

Joshua Jermaine Victorian[1] (born July 10, 1988) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans VooDoo, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Los Angeles KISS, Albany Empire and Washington Valor.

Josh Victorian
Victorian in the 2014 NFL preseason.
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1988-07-10) July 10, 1988
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Destrehan (LA) Destrehan High School
College:Louisiana Tech
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:15
Interceptions:0
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:160.5
Interceptions:14
Sacks:0
Fumble recovery:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Early years

Victorian grew up in St. Rose, Louisiana and attended Destrehan High School. He was selected to the first team All-District 5-5A for three consecutive years while at high school.[1]

College career

He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He finished with 87 tackles, 5 interceptions and 27 pass deflections.[2]

In his senior year, Victorian finished the season with 36 Tackles, 2 Interceptions and 16 pass deflections.[2] On September 4, 2010, he had an interception against Grambling State.[3] On September 25, 2010 in a regular season game against Southern Mississippi in which he had an interception.[4]

In his junior year, Victorian finished the season with 31 Tackles, 3 Interceptions and 7 pass deflections.[2] On October 31, 2009, In a regular season game against Idaho in which he had an interception to go along with 6 tackles but Louisiana Tech loss 35-34.[5] The following week on November 6, 2009, In a game against No.5 ranked Boise State, he had 9 tackles and an interception in which he returned 75 yards for the touchdown with 13:12 minutes left in the 3rd quarter to cut the lead to 27-14 as Louisiana Tech lost the game 45-35.[6]

In his sophomore year, Victorian finished the season with 11 tackles and 3 pass deflections.[2]

In his freshman year, Victorian finished the season with 9 tackles and a pass deflection.[2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On July 28, 2011, Victorian signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[7] On September 3, 2011, Victorian was released.[8]

New England Patriots

On September 22, 2011, Victorian was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[9] On October 7, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[10] On October 25, 2011, he was released from the practice squad when the team re-signed Malcolm Williams.[11] On October 28, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[12] On November 17, 2011, he was released by the team after they re-signed Ross Ventrone to the practice squad.[13] On November 23, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[14]

New Orleans Saints

On January 18, 2012, Victorian signed with the New Orleans Saints to a reserve/futures contract.[15]

New Orleans VooDoo

On June 19, 2012, Victorian signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League.[16][17]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 3, 2012, Victorian signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[18] On August 31, 2012, he was released by the Steelers.[19] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.[20] On December 8, 2012, he was signed to the Steelers Active Roster.

Houston Texans
Victorian (right) talking with Khreem Smith in 2017

In 2013, Victorian was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. Victorian was released on August 31, 2014.[21]

Detroit Lions

On September 23, 2014, Victorian was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.

New York Giants

On November 12, 2014, Victorian was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. On April 15, 2015, he was waived by the Giants.

Los Angeles KISS

On May 28, 2015, Victorian was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On November 4, 2015, the KISS picked up Victorian's rookie option for 2016.

Baltimore Brigade

Victorian was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade on February 15, 2017.[22] He earned Second Team All-Arena honors in 2017.[23]

Albany Empire

On March 23, 2018, Norman was assigned to the Albany Empire.[24]

Washington Valor

On April 12, 2018, he was traded to the Washington Valor.[25] On April 26, 2018, Victorian was placed on reassignment.

Baltimore Brigade

On May 2, 2018, Victorian was assigned to the Brigade.

References
  1. "Louisiana Tech Profile". latechsports.com.
  2. "Josh Victorian College Statistics". sports-reference.com/.
  3. "Grambling State 6, Louisiana Tech 20 Box score". sports-reference.com/.
  4. "Southern Mississippi 13, Louisiana Tech 12 Box score". sports-reference.com/.
  5. "Louisiana Tech 34, Idaho 35 Box score". sports-reference.com/.
  6. "(5) Boise State 45, Louisiana Tech 35 Box score". sports-reference.com/.
  7. "Ravens sign 26 undrafted free agents". masnsports.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  8. "Ravens announce roster cuts". carrollcountytimes.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  9. "Patriots sign LB Jeff Tarpinian to the 53-man roster". patriots.com. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  10. "Patriots re-sign DB Josh Victorian to practice squad". patriots.com. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
  11. "Patriots sign DB Malcolm Williams to practice squad". patriots.com. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
  12. "Patriots release defensive back Leigh Bodden". boston.com. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  13. "Ross Ventrone signed to practice squad". patriots.com. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
  14. "OL Donald Thomas re-signed; Ross Ventrone released". patriots.com. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  15. "New Orleans Saints announce four more players signed to futures contracts". nola.com. Retrieved 18 January 2012.
  16. "VooDoo Add Local Talent In Ex-LA Tech DB Josh Victorian". sportsnola.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  17. "VooDoo Add Local Product Victorian". arenafootball.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  18. "Steelers make roster moves". steelers.com. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  19. "Steelers Reduce Roster to 53". steelers.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  20. "Steelers Agree To Terms With Eight For Practice Squad". steelers.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  21. "Texans cut WR Thomas, announce practice squad". KHOU. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  22. "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  23. "AFL Announces All-Arena First and Second Teams". arenafootball.com. August 21, 2017. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  24. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  25. "Recent Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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