Josh Rosen

American football quarterback and player

Josh Rosen - American football quarterback and player
Born

February 10th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional career began after being drafted in 2018. Played as a quarterback for teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, and San Francisco 49ers. Compiled notable statistics during tenures with various franchises in the National Football League (NFL). Rose to prominence as a college football player at UCLA, where he set several school records and garnered All-Pac-12 accolades.

Drafted 10th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018

Set numerous passing records at UCLA

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