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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 Seahawks in 2006
No. 33, 39
Position:Running back / Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1979-12-11) December 11, 1979 (age 44)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
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 PFR

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 selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Early years

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench 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 s 1.59 s 2.61 s 3.93 s 6.96 s 40.5 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 selected 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

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On June 25, 2022, Scobey was promoted to the director of college scouting by the Arizona Cardinals.[4] On May 4, 2024, Scobey and the Cardinals organization parted ways.[5]

Personal life

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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.[6][7]

References

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  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. ^ "NFL Front Office Updates: Panthers, Cardinals, Buccaneers, Raiders". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Romero, José Miguel (December 14, 2005). "Profile: Hard-driving Scobey thankful for good fortune". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Off The Gridiron With Senior Josh Scobey". Kansas State University Athletics. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
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