John Molchon

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John Molchon
No. 75 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-02) February 2, 1997 (age 24)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Faith Lutheran
College:Boise State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

John Molchon (born February 2, 1997) is an American football guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State.[1][2]

Early life and high school[]

Molchon grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Summerlin.[3] He was ranked #9 by ESPN overall in Nevada and he led the Crusaders to their first state title in 2013, later being named the NIAA Division 1-A linebacker of the year.[4] In 2020, John Molchon had his number retired by Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

College career[]

Molchon redshirted his true freshman season. For his 2016 season he appeared in seven games, making three starts and was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. In 2017 he appeared in all 14 games, making 13 starts and was part of a Bronco line for the Mountain West's No. 2 scoring offense (32.5 ppg). For his 2018 season he started all 13 games and was named to All-Mountain West First Team. In his 2019 senior he was named to All-Mountain West First Team for a second-straight season and was ranked 19th in the country in scoring.[4]

Professional career[]

Molchon signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[5][6] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020.[7] He was activated on October 30, 2020, but was waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad on November 3.[8][9][10] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[11] On February 9, 2021, Molchon re-signed with the Buccaneers.[12]

On September 2, 2021, Molchon was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was activated on October 18, but waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15]

References[]

  1. ^ "John Molchon Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  2. ^ "John Molchon Stats, News & Video - OG | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  3. ^ Faith Lutheran [Personal interview]. (2021, January Tuesday the 5th).
  4. ^ a b "John Molchon - Football". Boise State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  5. ^ Journalist, B. H. (2020-06-30). "2020 NFL Draft: Bucs UDFA John Molchon Interview". Bucs Nation. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  6. ^ Counts, Roy. "Former Boise State linemen Molchon, Moa land undrafted free agent contracts". Idahostatesman.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott (September 7, 2020). "Leonard Fournette Joins Bucs' High-Powered Offense". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (October 30, 2020). "Bucs Activate Rookie G John Molchon from IR". Buccaneers.com.
  9. ^ Smith, Scott (October 31, 2020). "Antony Auclair Returns to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
  10. ^ "Buccaneers activate WR Antonio Brown, waive WR Cyril Grayson". Buccaneers.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (November 28, 2020). "Jack Cichy Activated from Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Smith, Scott (February 9, 2021). "Bucs Sign 11 to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com.
  13. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2021). "Bucs Activate Ryan Succop, Add to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (October 18, 2021). "John Molchon Activated in Monday Round of Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
  15. ^ Smith, Scott (October 19, 2021). "Bucs Promote Rashard Robinson to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.

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