Josh Victorian
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Josh Victorian
| image = Josh Victorian.JPG
| caption = Victorian with the Houston Texans in 2014
| current_team =
| number = 35, 27, 6, 7, 5
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|7|10}}
| birth_place = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Destrehan (LA) Destrehan High School
| college = Louisiana Tech
| undraftedyear = 2011
| pastteams = * Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- New Orleans VooDoo ({{AFL Year|2012}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2014|2015}})*
- Los Angeles KISS ({{AFL Year|2015}}–{{AFL Year|2016}})
- Baltimore Brigade ({{AFL Year|2017}})
- Albany Empire ({{AFL Year|2018}})*
- Washington Valor ({{AFL Year|2018}})
- Baltimore Brigade ({{AFL Year|2018|2019}})
| status =
| highlights = * Second Team All-Arena (2017)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 15
| statlabel2 = Pass deflections
| statvalue2 = 3
| aflstatlabel1 = Total tackles
| aflstatvalue1 = 160
| aflstatlabel2 = Fumble recoveries
| aflstatvalue2 = 4
| aflstatlabel4 = Interceptions
| aflstatvalue4 = 14
| afl = 12517
}}
Joshua Jermaine Victorian{{Cite web |title=Louisiana Tech Profile |work=latechsports.com |url=http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/victorian_josh00.html |access-date=2012-09-29 |archive-date=2012-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325021018/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/victorian_josh00.html |url-status=dead }} (born July 10, 1988) is an American former professional football cornerback. 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.
Early life
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. He also was selected to the first-team ALL-State 2 years consecutively.
College career
He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He finished with 123 tackles, 19 interceptions and 41 pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Josh Victorian College Statistics |work=sports-reference.com/ |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/josh-victorian-1.html }}
In his senior year, Victorian finished the season with 36 Tackles, 7 Interceptions and 21 pass deflections. On September 4, 2010, he had an interception against Grambling State.{{Cite web |title=Grambling State 6, Louisiana Tech 20 Box score |work=sports-reference.com/ |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-04-louisiana-tech.html }} On September 25, 2010 in a regular season game against Southern Mississippi in which he had an interception.{{Cite web |title=Southern Mississippi 13, Louisiana Tech 12 Box score |work=sports-reference.com/ |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-louisiana-tech.html }}
In his junior year, Victorian finished the season with 51 Tackles, 7 Interceptions and 7 pass deflections. 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.{{Cite web |title=Louisiana Tech 34, Idaho 35 Box score |work=sports-reference.com/ |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-31-idaho.html }} 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.{{Cite web |title=(5) Boise State 45, Louisiana Tech 35 Box score |work=sports-reference.com/ |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-06-louisiana-tech.html }}
In his sophomore year, Victorian finished the season with 11 tackles and 3 pass deflections 5 interceptions .
In his freshman year, Victorian finished the season with 25 tackles and 10 pass deflections .
Professional career
On July 28, 2011, Victorian signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite web |title=Ravens sign 26 undrafted free agents |work=masnsports.com |url=http://www.masnsports.com/dan_kolko/2011/07/ravens-sign-26-undrafted-free-agents.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128083341/http://www.masnsports.com/dan_kolko/2011/07/ravens-sign-26-undrafted-free-agents.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 January 2013 |access-date=28 July 2011 }} On September 3, 2011, Victorian was released.{{Cite web |title=Ravens announce roster cuts |work=carrollcountytimes.com |url=http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/blogs/sports/ravens/ravens-ravens-announce-roster-cuts/article_097f93aa-d662-11e0-a538-001cc4c03286.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119235735/http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/blogs/sports/ravens/ravens-ravens-announce-roster-cuts/article_097f93aa-d662-11e0-a538-001cc4c03286.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 January 2013 |access-date=3 September 2011 }}
On September 22, 2011, Victorian was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Patriots sign LB Jeff Tarpinian to the 53-man roster |work=patriots.com |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-LB-Jeff-Tarpinian-to-the-53-man-roster/97638ca4-c71e-4235-9027-f87bc6393e4e |access-date=September 22, 2011 |archive-date=September 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924045450/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-LB-Jeff-Tarpinian-to-the-53-man-roster/97638ca4-c71e-4235-9027-f87bc6393e4e |url-status=dead }} On October 7, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Patriots re-sign DB Josh Victorian to practice squad |work=patriots.com |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-re-sign-DB-Josh-Victorian-to-practice-squad/a51dced0-a6a1-44bd-9898-2dcdabbba84c |access-date=7 October 2011 |archive-date=8 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008042052/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-re-sign-DB-Josh-Victorian-to-practice-squad/a51dced0-a6a1-44bd-9898-2dcdabbba84c |url-status=dead }} On October 25, 2011, he was released from the practice squad when the team re-signed Malcolm Williams.{{Cite web |title=Patriots sign DB Malcolm Williams to practice squad |work=patriots.com |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-DB-Malcolm-Williams-to-practice-squad/25eaa24b-1d4c-4757-889f-92f9643502ac |access-date=25 October 2011 |archive-date=27 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027231120/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-DB-Malcolm-Williams-to-practice-squad/25eaa24b-1d4c-4757-889f-92f9643502ac |url-status=dead }} On October 28, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite news |title=Patriots release defensive back Leigh Bodden |work=boston.com |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/10/28/patriots_release_defensive_back_leigh_bodden/?camp=pm |access-date=28 October 2011}} On November 17, 2011, he was released by the team after they re-signed Ross Ventrone to the practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Ross Ventrone signed to practice squad |work=patriots.com |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Ross-Ventrone-signed-to-practice-squad/b8573baf-e3bf-4706-a196-721e0b92621b |access-date=17 November 2011 |archive-date=29 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229085244/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Ross-Ventrone-signed-to-practice-squad/b8573baf-e3bf-4706-a196-721e0b92621b |url-status=dead }} On November 23, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |title=OL Donald Thomas re-signed; Ross Ventrone released |work=patriots.com |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/OL-Donald-Thomas-re-signed-Ross-Ventrone-released/6aa62102-219a-42ae-8309-c2a34ce1c954 |access-date=25 November 2011 |archive-date=24 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111124170018/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/OL-Donald-Thomas-re-signed-Ross-Ventrone-released/6aa62102-219a-42ae-8309-c2a34ce1c954 |url-status=dead }}
On January 18, 2012, Victorian signed with the New Orleans Saints to a reserve/futures contract.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints announce four more players signed to futures contracts. |work=nola.com |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/01/new_orleans_saints_announce_fo_1.html |access-date=18 January 2012}}
On June 19, 2012, Victorian signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League.{{Cite web |title=VooDoo Add Local Talent In Ex-LA Tech DB Josh Victorian |work=sportsnola.com |url=http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/voodoo/585686-voodoo-add-local-talent-in-ex-la-tech-db-josh-victorian.html |access-date=June 19, 2012 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105043053/http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/voodoo/585686-voodoo-add-local-talent-in-ex-la-tech-db-josh-victorian.html |archive-date=November 5, 2012 }}{{Cite web |title=VooDoo Add Local Product Victorian |work=arenafootball.com |url=http://www.arenafootball.com/news/voodoo-add-local-product-victorian |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117052902/http://www.arenafootball.com/news/voodoo-add-local-product-victorian |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=June 19, 2012}}
File:Smith and Victorian.jpg in 2017]]
On August 3, 2012, Victorian signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Steelers make roster moves |work=steelers.com |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-make-roster-moves/0ed82f18-17a6-49ee-aca7-7997ecef439f |access-date=3 August 2012}} On August 31, 2012, he was released by the Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Steelers Reduce Roster to 53 |work=steelers.com |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Reduce-Roster-to-53/127765de-9c94-429f-9bb2-5cc5ec93b2b9 |access-date=31 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011630/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Reduce-Roster-to-53/127765de-9c94-429f-9bb2-5cc5ec93b2b9 |archive-date=27 November 2012 |url-status=dead }} On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Steelers Agree To Terms With Eight For Practice Squad |work=steelers.com |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Eight-For-Practice-Squad/eaea6ba0-02bc-4bfd-bcce-36385c4da0a2 |access-date=1 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122033938/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Eight-For-Practice-Squad/eaea6ba0-02bc-4bfd-bcce-36385c4da0a2 |archive-date=22 November 2012 |url-status=dead }} On December 8, 2012, he was signed to the Steelers active roster.
In 2013, Victorian was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. Victorian was activated to the 53 man roster a week later. Victorian was then released on August 31, 2014.{{cite web|title=Texans cut WR Thomas, announce practice squad|url=http://www.khou.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2014/08/31/texans-cut-wr-thomas-announce-practice-squad/14913059/|publisher=KHOU|access-date=2 September 2014|archive-date=3 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112359/http://www.khou.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2014/08/31/texans-cut-wr-thomas-announce-practice-squad/14913059/|url-status=dead}}
On September 23, 2014, Victorian was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.
On November 12, 2014, Victorian was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. On April 15, 2015, he was waived by the Giants.
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.
Victorian was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade on February 15, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=transactions |title=Transactions |publisher=afldigital.com |access-date=February 16, 2017 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217004457/http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=transactions |archive-date=February 17, 2017 }} He earned Second-team All-Arena honors in 2017.{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/afl-announces-all-arena-first-and-second-teams | title=AFL Announces All-Arena First and Second Teams | publisher=arenafootball.com | date=August 21, 2017 | access-date=September 15, 2017 | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916034752/http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/afl-announces-all-arena-first-and-second-teams | archive-date=September 16, 2017 }}
On March 23, 2018, Norman was assigned to the Albany Empire.{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Albany_Empire-238/transactions/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324060632/http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Albany_Empire-238/transactions/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=March 24, 2018 | title=Team Transactions | publisher=arenafan.com | access-date=March 24, 2018}}
On April 12, 2018, he was traded to the Washington Valor.{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=transactions | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413024811/http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=transactions | url-status=dead | archive-date=April 13, 2018 | title=Recent Transactions | publisher=arenafan.com | access-date=April 12, 2018}} On April 26, 2018, Victorian was placed on reassignment.
On May 2, 2018, Victorian was assigned to the Brigade. He earned 2nd Team All-Arena Honors. In 2019 Victorian was 1st Team All Arena with the Brigade.
References
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- [http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/victorian_josh00.html Louisiana Tech bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325021018/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/victorian_josh00.html |date=2012-03-25 }}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20121015212713/http://www.aflvoodoo.com/voodoo/players/index.html?player_id=103 New Orleans VooDoo bio]
- [http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Josh-Victorian/70a41c60-df9d-4daf-a84a-1b106f585a18 Pittsburgh Steelers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025070757/http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/josh-victorian/70a41c60-df9d-4daf-a84a-1b106f585a18/ |date=2012-10-25 }}
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