| Josh Sweat Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 29, 1997 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Josh Sweat is an American football player who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) as a linebacker. He was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles in the 2018 NFL draft in round 4. He was 130th pick overall.
Born Name
Josh Sweat
Nick Name
Josh
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality
Education
He went to Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Andrew Brown was also his teammate there.
From 2015 to 2017, he went to Florida State University. He although had offers from Virginia Tech Institute, University of Georgia, Ohio State University, and University of Oregon also. But, chose to go with Florida State University.
Occupation
American Football Player
Family
- Father – William Washington
- Mother – Carlette Sweat
- Siblings – T’Vondre Sweat (Younger Brother) (American Football Player)
Shirt Number
19
Position
Linebacker
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
120 kg or 264.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Ear piercing
- Piercing below the left eye
Josh Sweat’s Favorite Things
- Quote – Just because you are right doesn’t mean you are correct.
- Throwback Jersey – 1929 Green Bay Packers jersey
- Movie – Monsters, Inc (2001)
- Players Growing Up – Jared Allen and Clay Matthews
Source – Philadelphia Eagles
Josh Sweat Facts
- In his spare time, he makes computers from scratch.
- He learned computer building from YouTube tutorials.
- His passion for making computers first started in high school.
- His bucket list includes learning snowboarding.
- If he could play any other sport, he would like to play soccer as a goalie.
- American football players Von Miller and Jadeveon Clowney are the persons he admires the most.
- While in senior year, just in his 3rd game of the season, he tore his ACL and had a knee dislocation.
- Later in 2016, he had a meniscus injury.
- At the 2018 NFL Combine, Josh was placed the #1 among the defensive linemen in the 40-yard dash and vertical jump.
- He extended his tenure with Philadelhia Eagles in September 2021 for 3 years for $40 million.
- In 2024, he further extended his contract for a year with Eagles for $10 million.
- In 2024, his younger brother T’Vondre was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Featured Image by Josh Sweat / Instagram
