Josh Scobey

Joshua Payne Scobey (born December 11, 1979) is a former American football running back and kick returner who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He is currently the assistant director of college scouting for the Arizona Cardinals after serving as an area scout.

This article is about the former NFL running back. For the similarly named NFL placekicker, see Josh Scobee.

Josh Scobey
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Scobey with the Seattle Seahawks in 2006
No. 33, 39
Position:Running back / Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1979-12-11) December 11, 1979
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Del City (Del City, Oklahoma)
College:Kansas State
NFL Draft:2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 185
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:27
Rushing yards:89
Receptions:19
Receiving yards:200
Return yards:4,160
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

At Del City High School, Scobey finished with the best single season rushing total in Del City High School history, with 1,829 yards (1997). He rushed for 3,303 total rushing yards, trailing only Bennie Butler (University of Oklahoma) in career rushing yards. He also finished only behind Butler in total rushing and receiving yards with 3,408.[1]

College career

Scobey attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma.

He then transferred to Kansas State University, where he started at running back and set a school record for rushing touchdowns.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		 218 lb
(99 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.46 s1.59 s2.61 s3.93 s6.96 s40.5 in
(1.03 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Scobey's NFL career began when he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft.[3] In 2003, Scobey led the National Football League in kick-off return yardage and was allowed to be voted for the Pro Bowl. He played for the Cardinals for three seasons before moving to the Seahawks. In Seattle, he earned an NFC championship ring and he was the Seahawks' kickoff returner in Super Bowl XL against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and served as a team captain for the game and coin toss.

On May 3, 2007, Scobey signed with the Buffalo Bills, but he re-signed with the Seahawks on December 4, exactly one year after he was placed on injured reserve by the Seahawks in 2006.

Post-playing career

On June 25, 2022, Scobey was promoted to the director of college scouting by the Arizona Cardinals.[4]

Personal life

Scobey is a Buddhist. He practices Nichiren Buddhism through the Soka Gakkai International, and has been a practicing Buddhist since he was five years old.[5][6]

References
  1. Statistics from Del City High football program
  2. "2002 NFL Draft Scout Josh Scobey College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  3. "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  4. "Cardinals Announce Promotions In Scouting Department". azcardinals.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  5. Romero, José Miguel (December 14, 2005). "Profile: Hard-driving Scobey thankful for good fortune". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. "Off The Gridiron With Senior Josh Scobey". Kansas State University Athletics. Retrieved July 18, 2023.


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