Josh Harvey-Clemons

Josh Harvey-Clemons (born February 20, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Orlando Guardians of the XFL. He played college football at Georgia and Louisville and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Josh Harvey-Clemons

Harvey-Clemons with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022
No. 25 – Orlando Guardians
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1994-02-20) February 20, 1994 (age 29) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lowndes (Valdosta)
College:	Georgia (2012–2013) Louisville (2014–2016)
NFL Draft:	2017 / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
Career history
Washington Redskins / Football Team (2017–2020) Miami Dolphins (2021)* Montreal Alouettes (2022) Orlando Guardians (2023–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 41 Sacks: 1.5 Pass deflections: 4
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m)	217 lb (98 kg)	35+3⁄8 in (0.90 m)	10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	10 ft 1 in (3.07 m)	12 reps
All values from NFL Combine^[1]

Washington Redskins / Football Team

Harvey-Clemons was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.^[2][3] In his rookie year, he played 10 games primarily as a backup at inside linebacker. He recorded 10 tackles, half a sack, and a pass deflection. Harvey-Clemons opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic as he and his two sons have asthma.^[4][5]

Harvey-Clemons was released on May 19, 2021.^[6]

Miami Dolphins

Harvey-Clemons signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 19, 2021.^[7] Harvey-Clemons was released on August 31 during final roster cuts.^[8]

Montreal Alouettes

On February 3, 2022, Harvey-Clemons signed with the Montreal Alouettes.^[9] He played in five regular season games where he had two special teams tackles before being released on September 4, 2022.^[9]

Orlando Guardians

The Orlando Guardians selected Harvey-Clemons in the fourth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.^[10] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 25, 2023.^[11]

See also

• Prayer at Jordan–Hare

References

1. "Josh Harvey-Clemons, DB #17 S, Louisville". nfl.com. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
2. "2017 NFL Draft Results: Redskins Select Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville". HogsHaven.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
3. Princiotti, Nora. "Redskins take S/LB Josh Harvey-Clemons, CB Josh Holsey in seventh round of draft". Washington Times. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
4. Hailey, Peter (August 3, 2020). "Washington Linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons Is Opting Out of the 2020 NFL Season". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
5. Jennings, Scott. "Washington Roster Moves: Josh Harvey-Clemons opts out, 4 players cut". Hogs Haven. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
6. Simmons, Myles. "Washington signs Joe Walker, releases Josh Harvey-Clemons". NBC Sports. Pro Football Talk. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
7. Habib, Hal; Schad, Joe. "Joint practice: Dolphins vs. Falcons, Thursday's report, plus two veterans are activated, practicing". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
8. "Roster Moves: Dolphins Announce Roster Moves - August 31". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
9. "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". cfl.ca. Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
10. "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
11. "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

External links

• Louisville Cardinals bio
• Montreal Alouettes bio