Josh LeRibeus
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Josh LeRibeus
| image = Josh leribeus.jpg
| caption = LeRibeus with the Washington Redskins in 2012
| number = 67, 61
| position = Center
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|07|02|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 310
| high_school = Berkner (Richardson, Texas)
| college = SMU (2007–2011)
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 71
| pastteams =
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2012|2015}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2017|2018}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 50
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 15
| pfr = L/LeRiJo00
}}
Joshua James LeRibeus (born July 2, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Southern Methodist University and was selected by the Washington Redskins in third round of the 2012 NFL draft. LeRibeus was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Professional career
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3
| weight = 312
| dash = 5.37
| shuttle = 4.65
| cone drill = 7.64
| vertical = 26.0
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 0
| bench = 29
| arm span = 32+1/2
| hand span = 9+3/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine[http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/josh-leribeus?id=2532891 NFL Combine Profile]}}
=Washington Redskins=
LeRibeus was selected 71st overall in the 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Gary |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Redskins Draft LeRibeus In Third Round |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Draft-LeRibeus-In-Third-Round/12521841-cc04-4de4-941a-bbb08804b032 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112036/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Draft-LeRibeus-In-Third-Round/12521841-cc04-4de4-941a-bbb08804b032 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |website=Redskins.com}} While at SMU, he was a teammate of future Redskins teammates Richard Crawford, who the Redskins would later draft in the seventh round, and Aldrick Robinson, who was the Redskins' sixth round pick in 2011.{{Cite news |date=April 28, 2012 |title=Redskins draft SMU CB Richard Crawford, 2nd Mustang Washington picks in this year's NFL draft |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-draft-smu-cb-richard-crawford-2nd-mustang-washington-picks-in-this-years-nfl-draft/2012/04/28/gIQAHaz8nT_story.html |url-status=dead |access-date=April 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216211121/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-draft-smu-cb-richard-crawford-2nd-mustang-washington-picks-in-this-years-nfl-draft/2012/04/28/gIQAHaz8nT_story.html |archive-date=December 16, 2018}} After the Redskins' rookie mini-camp, head coach Mike Shanahan announced that LeRibeus will primarily be playing guard and will be a backup center, providing competition for Erik Cook.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=May 8, 2012 |title=Redskins look to capitalize on Josh LeRibeus's versatility |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-look-to-capitalize-on-josh-leribeuss-versatility/2012/05/08/gIQAbNyhAU_blog.html |access-date=May 8, 2012}} On July 18, 2012, he officially signed with the Redskins to a four-year contract.{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=July 18, 2012 |title=Redskins Sign Third-Rounder LeRibeus |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Third-Rounder-LeRibeus/33ccbea2-3e59-4a63-81a4-1710e6f32003 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112200/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Third-Rounder-LeRibeus/33ccbea2-3e59-4a63-81a4-1710e6f32003 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=Redskins.com}} During training camp, he split snaps at the left guard position with Maurice Hurt after Kory Lichtensteiger had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=July 30, 2012 |title=Redskins' injuries: Jonathan Goff is done for the season, Kory Lichtensteiger has knee surgery |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-injuries-jonathan-goff-is-done-for-the-season-kory-lichtensteiger-has-knee-surgery/2012/07/30/gJQAxVvELX_blog.html |access-date=July 30, 2012}} He made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Despite playing only five games, Redskins coaching staff believed LeRibeus had a chance to compete for a starting position in the next season.
During the 2013 offseason training camp, LeRibeus came 30 pounds overweight and out of shape.{{Cite news |last=Maske |first=Mark |date=August 18, 2013 |title=Redskins o-line coach disappointed in Josh LeRibeus's offseason conditioning |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/08/18/redskins-o-line-coach-disappointed-in-josh-leribeuss-offseason-conditioning/ |access-date=January 1, 2014}} He was listed as inactive for the entire 2013 season.{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=December 5, 2013 |title=Analyzing the Redskins young linemen |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/3587/analyzing-the-redskins-young-linemen |access-date=January 1, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}
On March 16, 2016, LeRibeus re-signed with the Redskins.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=March 16, 2016 |title=Redskins re-sign offensive lineman Josh LeRibeus |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/03/16/redskins-re-sign-offensive-lineman-josh-leribeus/ |access-date=March 16, 2016}} He was released on September 3, 2016.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2016 |title=09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030343/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |website=Redskins.com}}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
On January 11, 2017, LeRibeus signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles.{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=January 11, 2017 |title=Eagles Add Depth To O-Line, WR Group |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-add-depth-to-o-line-wr-group-18428609 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}} On May 4, 2017, he was released by the Eagles.{{Cite web |last=Mangels, Dave |date=May 4, 2017 |title=Eagles release three players |url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2017/5/4/15548760/philadelphia-eagles-release-terrell-watson-josh-leribeus-andrew-bonnett |website=BleedingGreenNation.com}}
=New Orleans Saints=
On May 15, 2017, LeRibeus signed with the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=Saints Announce Roster Moves After Rookie Minicamp |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves-After-Rookie-Minicamp/bcb464d1-d42b-4f6b-b488-6525f760f657 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517213729/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves-After-Rookie-Minicamp/bcb464d1-d42b-4f6b-b488-6525f760f657 |archive-date=May 17, 2017 |access-date=May 16, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}
On May 18, 2018, LeRibeus re-signed with the Saints.{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=May 18, 2018 |title=Saints sign Josh LeRibeus |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/18/saints-sign-josh-leribeus/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}} He played in six games, starting three at left guard in place of the injured Andrus Peat, before suffering an ankle injury in Week 7. He was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Williams, Charean |date=October 24, 2018 |title=Saints place Josh LeRibeus on IR, sign Chaz Green |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/24/saints-place-josh-leribeus-on-ir-sign-chaz-green/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
On June 28, 2019, LeRibeus signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |last=Smith, Scott |date=June 28, 2019 |title=Bucs Add Center Josh LeRibeus |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-add-center-josh-leribeus |website=Buccaneers.com}} He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.{{Cite news |last=Smith, Scott |date=August 30, 2019 |title=Bucs Move Toward 53-Man Roster with 21 Moves |work=Buccaneers.com |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-21-roster-moves-near-53-man-roster-2019-preseason |access-date=August 31, 2019}}
References
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External links
- {{Football stats |nfl=2532891 |espn=14961 |pfr=L/LeRiJo00}}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622202306/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/leribeus_josh00.html |date=June 22, 2012 |title=Southern Methodist University bio}}
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Category:American football centers
Category:American football offensive guards
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Category:Players of American football from Richardson, Texas
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Category:Players of American football from Collin County, Texas
Category:Players of American football from Dallas County, Texas