Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight 100 kg | Name Josh Scobey | |
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Date of birth: (1979-12-11) December 11, 1979 (age 36) Place of birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma NFL draft: 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 185 | ||
Joshua Payne Scobey (born December 11, 1979) is a former American football running back and kick returner as well as a specialist on both sides of special teams. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State. He has played for the Seattle Seahawks in his career.
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Early years
At Del City High School, Scobey finished with the best single season rushing total in Del City High School history, with 1,829 yards (1997). He rushed for 3,303 total rushing yards, trailing only Bennie Butler (University of Oklahoma) in career rushing yards. He also finished only behind Butler in total rushing and receiving yards with 3,408.
College career
Scobey played Junior College Football at NEO A&M in Miami, Oklahoma.
He then transferred to Kansas State University, where he started at running back and set a school record for rushing touchdowns.
Professional career
Scobey's NFL career began when he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft. In 2003, Scobey led the National Football League in kick-off return yardage and was allowed to be voted for the pro bowl. He played for the Cardinals for three seasons before moving to the Seahawks. In Seattle he earned an NFC championship ring and he was Seattle's kickoff returner in Super Bowl XL against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and served as a team captain for the game and coin toss.
On May 3, 2007 Scobey signed with the Buffalo Bills, but he re-signed with the Seahawks on December 4, exactly one year after he was placed on injured reserve by the Seahawks in 2006.
Personal
Scobey is Buddhist. He practices Nichiren Buddhism through the Soka Gakkai International, and has been a practicing Buddhist since he was five years old.