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Joshuah Bledsoe, best remembered for his game saving pass breakup against LSU this past season, became the 4th member of the Missouri Tigers to be drafted this year when he was selected in the 6th round today.
Bledsoe joins Tyree Gillespie as the first Tigers drafted at Safety from Missouri since William Moore was drafted in the 2009 draft by Atlanta.
Round 6, Pick 188 overall: @Patriots select @MizzouFootball S Joshuah Bledsoe #NFLDraft https://t.co/IbJ0JoACNf
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) May 1, 2021
FL ➡️ MO ➡️ NE ⚫️ #NFLDraft x #MizzouMade pic.twitter.com/7WBSA4PISI
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) May 1, 2021
Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe: sixth round, No. 188:
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 1, 2021
5-foot-11, 201 pounds
46 games played, 22 starts
Slot and safety experience
"Mentality of a linebacker," per @dpbrugler
"Special teams appeal due to range and tackling skill", per Ourlads scouting guide
BREAKING: #Patriots draft Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe with the 188th overall pick. https://t.co/fBpEbjl7w5
— Pats Pulpit (@patspulpit) May 1, 2021
Joshuah Bledsoe #MizzouLegend pic.twitter.com/yTGsEVA9EE
— ROCK Mask-up NATION (@RockMNation) May 1, 2021
Congrats, Josh! Can’t wait to watch you in New England playing for Bill Belichick ** shudders **.