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Josh Forrest

American football player (born 1992)

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Josh Forrest (born February 24, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

01College career

Forrest played college football for the University of Kentucky. He originally was a reserved and did not start until his junior year, where he led the Wildcats in tackles for two years straight.

02Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Forrest was selected by the Los Angeles Rams on in the sixth round, 190th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. On June 9, 2016, the Rams signed Forrest to a four-year contract with the team. He was placed on injured reserve on November 22, 2016.

On September 2, 2017, Forrest was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 9, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks

On October 16, 2017, Forrest was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks. He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on December 2, 2017.

On August 2, 2018, Forrest re-signed with the Seahawks. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

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