Josh Chapman
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Josh Chapman
| image = Josh Chapman.JPG
| caption = Chapman with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
| number = 96
| position = Nose tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|6|10}}
| birth_place = Hoover, Alabama, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 340
| high_school = Hoover
| college = Alabama
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 136
| pastteams = * Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
| highlights = * BCS national champion (2010, 2012)
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 29
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 15
| statlabel3 = Total tackles
| statvalue3 = 36
| statlabel4 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue4 = 1
| pfr = ChapJo00
}}
Joshua Antron Chapman (born June 10, 1989) is an American former professional football nose tackle. He attended the University of Alabama and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Chapman served as the backup to All-American Terrence Cody during the 2008 and 2009 seasons, and was regarded as one of the better nose guard prospects in his class.{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft – 2012 DT Draft Prospect |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2012_DT |access-date=August 11, 2010 |website=CBSSports.com}}
Chapman appeared on the cover of the October 10, 2011, issue of Sports Illustrated after Alabama's 38–10 victory over Florida.{{Cite web |last=Kausler Jr. |first=Don |date=October 6, 2011 |title=Tide notes: Teammates, coaches harassing Josh Chapman about Sports Illustrated cover |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2011/10/tide_notes_teammates_coaches_h.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}
Early life
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Chapman attended Hoover High School and played high school football under head coach Rush Propst and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.{{Cite web |last=Kausler Jr. |first=Don |date=September 17, 2010 |title=The Hoover connection: High school powerhouse will be on display in Alabama-Duke game |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2010/09/the_hoover_connection_high_sch.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}} Probst described him as the best defensive lineman in school history. As a junior, Chapman tallied 65 tackles, six sacks, and three tackles, while helping the Hoover Buccaneers to a 14–1 season record. In his senior season, Chapman recorded 97 tackles, 22 tackles for losses, two sacks, and an interception. Hoover finished the season as the 6A state runner-up with a 13–2 record, losing the state final 35–21 to Prattville.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2006 |title=Prattville crashes Hoover's party |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2006-12-09-ala-prattville-hoover_x.htm |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}} The only other loss came against Joe McKnight's John Curtis Christian (LA).{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2016 |title=2006 game at Hoover, Alabama led John Curtis to seek chance to play at Zephyr Field |url=https://wgno.com/2016/09/22/2006-game-at-hoover-alabama-led-john-curtis-to-seek-chance-to-play-at-zephyr-field/ |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=WGNO |language=en-US}}
Regarded as a three-star prospect, Chapman was ranked as the No. 32 defensive tackle in his class, which was highlighted by Marvin Austin and Torrey Davis.{{Cite web |title=Rivals.com defensive tackles 2007 |url=https://n.rivals.com/position_rankings/football/2007/DT |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=Rivals.com}} He chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Mississippi, and Mississippi State.{{Cite web |title=Josh Chapman, Alabama Crimson Tide, Defensive Tackle |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Josh-Chapman-10819/college-23711 |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}
College career
Chapman attended and played college football at the University of Alabama from 2007–2011 under head coach Nick Saban.{{Cite web |title=Josh Chapman College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/josh-chapman-1.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}} He played in three games in the 2007 season before earning a medical redshirt.{{Cite web |last=Casagrande |first=Michael |date=August 28, 2012 |title=Alabama football: Nose guard Josh Chapman is unsung key to Crimson Tide's top-ranked defense |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-alabama/article29216629.html |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Ledger-Enquirer.com |language=en}} He was part of the 2009 Alabama team that won the National Championship over the Texas Longhorns and the 2011 Alabama team that won the National Championship over the LSU Tigers.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2010 |title=Alabama Football Wins National Championship No. 13, Beating Texas, 37–21 – Alabama Athletics |url=https://rolltide.com/news/2010/1/7/alabama_football_wins_national_championship_no_13_beating_texas_37_21 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=rolltide.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2012 |title=Alabama shuts out LSU for BCS title, 21–0 |url=http://www.wbrc.com/story/16482895/alabama-shuts-out-lsu-for-bcs-title-21-0 |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=WBRC |language=en}}
=College statistics=
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! colspan="6" style="font-weight:bold;" | ! colspan="5" style="font-weight:bold;" | Tackles ! colspan="5" style="font-weight:bold;" | Def Int ! colspan="4" style="font-weight:bold;" | Fumbles |
| Year
| School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FR | Yds | TD | FF |
| 2008
| Alabama | SEC | SO | DL | 10 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 4.0 | 0.0 | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009
| Alabama | SEC | JR | DL | 13 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.5 | 0.5 | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010
| Alabama | SEC | SR | DL | 13 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | 2 | 0 | | | 0 |
| 2011
| Alabama | SEC | SR | DL | 12 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | 2 | 0 | | | 0 |
| style="font-weight:bold;" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/josh-chapman-1.html Career]
| style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | 44 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 44 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 88 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 13.5 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 2.5 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 4 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 0 |
Professional career
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Josh Chapman |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-chapman?id=2532811 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042558/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-chapman?id=2532811 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=March 2, 2012 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Josh Chapman – DT – Alabama – 2012 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=69317&DraftYear=2012 |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=Draft Scout}}
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Chapman was selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2012 |title=Indianapolis Colts draft analysis: Offensive lean continues on Day 3 |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/au/nfl/news/2587557-nfl-draft-2012-indianapolis-colts-josh-chapman-vick-ballard-mississippi-state |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827210043/http://www.sportingnews.com/au/nfl/news/2587557-nfl-draft-2012-indianapolis-colts-josh-chapman-vick-ballard-mississippi-state |archive-date=August 27, 2018 |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Sporting News}} He was the sixth of eight Crimson Tide players to be selected that year.{{Cite web |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=December 31, 2012 |title=Tide Top 10 in 2012: No. 9 – Four Alabama players selected in NFL Draft's 1st round, 8 overall |url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2012/12/tide_top_10_in_2012_no_9_-_fou.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}
The Colts signed Chapman to a four-year, $2.3 million deal.{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2012 |title=Colts sign 5th-round draft pick Josh Chapman |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/colts-sign-5th-round-draft-pick-josh-chapman |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}} He missed his rookie season due to injury.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=September 16, 2015 |title=Report: Josh Chapman worked out for Texans |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/16/9337621/report-former-colts-nose-tackle-josh-chapman-worked-out-for-texans |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=Stampede Blue |language=en}} He played 13 games in the 2013 season and made 20 tackles and defended one pass.{{Cite web |title=Josh Chapman 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ChapJo00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2014 season, he appeared in all 16 games and started 15. On the season, he had 25 total tackles and one forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=2014 Indianapolis Colts Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2014_roster.htm |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 5, 2015, Chapman was waived by the Colts.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907133846/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/ |archive-date=September 7, 2015 |access-date=September 6, 2015 |website=Colts.com}}
Post-playing career
After his time with the Colts, Chapman joined the Alabama coaching staff as an assistant strength coach.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Stephen M. |date=March 22, 2016 |title=Former Alabama DT Josh Chapman joins Nick Saban's staff |url=https://tdalabamamag.com/2016/03/22/former-alabama-dt-josh-chapman-joins-nick-sabans-staff/ |access-date=August 27, 2018 |website=Touchdown Alabama |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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- {{Football stats |espn=15039 |pfr=C/ChapJo00}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100807201441/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chapman_josh00.html Alabama Crimson Tide bio]
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Category:Sportspeople from Hoover, Alabama
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