Josey Jewell

ILB

#47

Experience: 6 years

Height: 6-2

Age: 28

Weight: 236 lbs

College: Iowa

2022 SEASON

Solo
61
SCK
2.5
FF
2
INT
2

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Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
1	@Seahawks	L 16 - 17
2	Texans	W 16 - 9
3	49ers	W 11 - 10	5	4	9	4	1	0	0						0	1
4	@Raiders	L 23 - 32	7	7	14	7	0	0	0						0
5	Colts	L 9 - 12	0	7	7	0	0.5	0	0						1
6	@Chargers	L 16 - 19
7	Jets	L 9 - 16
8	@Jaguars	W 21 - 17	7	2	9	6	0	0	0						0
10	@Titans	L 10 - 17	5	5	10	5	0	0	0						0
11	Raiders	L 16 - 22	4	7	11	4	1	0	1						0
12	@Panthers	L 10 - 23	7	1	8	6	0	0	0						1
13	@Ravens	L 9 - 10	8	10	18	7	0	0	0						0
14	Chiefs	L 28 - 34	8	2	10	8	0	0	2	2	21	10.5	21	0	0
15	Cardinals	W 24 - 15	5	5	10	2	0	0	0						0
16	@Rams	L 14 - 51	5	5	10	3	0	0	0						0
17	@Chiefs	L 24 - 27	4	3	7	4	0	0	1						0
18	Chargers	W 31 - 28	5	0	5	5	0	0	0						0	1

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2018	Denver Broncos	16	9	38	20	58	33	0	3						0
2019	Denver Broncos	15	3	21	17	38	19	1.5	0						0	2
2020	Denver Broncos	16	16	67	46	113	64	2	4						0
2021	Denver Broncos	2	2	7	1	8	7	0	1						1
2022	Denver Broncos	13	13	70	58	128	61	2.5	4	2	21	10.5	21	0	2	2
TOTAL		62	43	203	142	345	184	6	12	2	21	10.5	21	0	3	4

Biography

JEWELL AT A GLANCE:

A fifth-year linebacker who has played 49 games (30 starts) with Denver from 2018-21, totaling 204 tackles (123 solo), 3.5 sacks (21 yds.), eight passes defensed, one forced fumble two fumble recoveries and 13 special-teams stops.
Opened the first two games of the season and recorded seven tackles (6 solo) and one pass defensed before being placed on injured reserve (pectoral) on Sept. 21.
Started all 16 games with the Broncos in 2020, collecting his first 100-tackle season and totaling 112 defensive stops (66 solo), two sacks (16 yds.), four passes defensed and one special-teams tackle.
Appeared in 15 games (3 starts) in 2019, recording 34 tackles (18 solo), 1.5 sacks (5 yds.) and three special-teams stops.
Started 43-of-50 games played at the University of Iowa (2013-17) and was selected by his teammates a three-time permanent captain.
Finished his collegiate career with 433 tackles (211 solo), 10 sacks (92 yds.), six interceptions (100 yds.), 26 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Named a consensus first-team All-American and the Big Ten Conference's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year as a redshirt senior in 2017.
Led the conference in tackles (136) and added 4.5 sacks (44 yds.), two interceptions (37 yds.) and 11 passes defensed in 2017.
Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

JEWELL AT A GLANCE:

A fifth-year linebacker who has played 49 games (30 starts) with Denver from 2018-21, totaling 204 tackles (123 solo), 3.5 sacks (21 yds.), eight passes defensed, one forced fumble two fumble recoveries and 13 special-teams stops.
Opened the first two games of the season and recorded seven tackles (6 solo) and one pass defensed before being placed on injured reserve (pectoral) on Sept. 21.
Started all 16 games with the Broncos in 2020, collecting his first 100-tackle season and totaling 112 defensive stops (66 solo), two sacks (16 yds.), four passes defensed and one special-teams tackle.
Appeared in 15 games (3 starts) in 2019, recording 34 tackles (18 solo), 1.5 sacks (5 yds.) and three special-teams stops.
Started 43-of-50 games played at the University of Iowa (2013-17) and was selected by his teammates a three-time permanent captain.
Finished his collegiate career with 433 tackles (211 solo), 10 sacks (92 yds.), six interceptions (100 yds.), 26 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Named a consensus first-team All-American and the Big Ten Conference's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year as a redshirt senior in 2017.
Led the conference in tackles (136) and added 4.5 sacks (44 yds.), two interceptions (37 yds.) and 11 passes defensed in 2017.
Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/11/18.

2021: Jewell started the first two games of the season, recording seven tackles (6 solo) and one pass defensed... Missed the final 15 games of the season after being placed on injured reserve (pectoral) on Sept. 21... Recorded his first career forced fumble and added four solo tackles and one pass defensed at NYG (9/12).

2020: Jewell collected his first 100-tackle season and posted 112 defensive stops (66 solo), two sacks (16 yds.), four passes defensed and a special-teams tackle in 16 games played (all starts)... Recorded eight tackles (5 solo) in the season opener vs. Ten. (9/14)... Posted a career-high two sacks (16 yds.) and added a season-high 10 tackles (8 solo) and one pass defensed at NYJ (10/1)... Became the second Bronco since 1994 and the first since OLB Von Miller (vs. K.C., 11/27/16) to record at least 10 tackles and two sacks in a single game... Recorded his second double-digit tackle game of the season and totaled 10 defense stops (6 solo) vs. LAC (11/1)... Garnered second consecutive game with 10 or more tackles and posted 10 stops (9 solo) at Atl. (11/8)... Registered his third straight game with double-digit tackles and had 10 defensive stops (5 solo) at L.V. (11/15)... Posted his 100th tackle of the season at LAC (12/27) and had a career-high two passes defensed... Notched his fifth double-digit tackle effort of the season (sixth of his career), and had a season-high-tying 10 stops (5 solo) and a pass defensed in the season finale vs. L.V. (1/3).

2019: Jewell appeared in 15 games (3 starts), totaling 34 tackles (18 solo), 1.5 sacks (5 yds.) and three special-teams tackles... Paced all players with a career-best 14 tackles (7 solo) at Oak. (9/9)... Collected six tackles (3 solo) vs. Chi. (9/15)... Recorded seven tackles (5 solo) at G.B. (9/22)... Registered two tackles (1 solo), one sack (3 yds.) and one special teams tackle at Hou. (12/8).

2018: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, Jewell totaled 51 tackles (33 solo), three passes defensed and seven special-teams stops in his rookie season... Made his NFL debut on defense and special teams vs. Sea. (9/9)... Earned his first NFL start at Bal. (9/23), finishing with six tackles (3 solo), one pass defensed and two special-teams stops... Contributed five tackles (3 solo) and one pass defensed at LAC (11/18)... Recorded one solo tackle before leaving with an ankle injury at Cin. (12/2)... Registered five tackles (3 solo) and one pass defensed at S.F. (12/9)... Tied for the team lead with five tackles (4 solo) and added one special-teams stop at Oak. (12/24)... Recorded five tackles (4 solo) including a tackle for loss vs. LAC (12/30).

COLLEGE: Jewell started 43-of-50 games played at Iowa (2013-17) and was selected by his teammates a three-time permanent captain... Was named a consensus first-team All-American and the Big Ten Conference's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference and ranking fourth nationally in tackles (136)... Selected as one of five finalists for the Butkus Award (nation's top linebacker) in 2016 and earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades that season... Was chosen second-team All-Big Ten in 2015 as well after leading the team with 126 tackles (62 solo) in addition to posting 2.5 sacks (29 yds.), four interceptions (63 yds.), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Became the first sophomore under Head Coach Kirk Ferentz to be selected as a permanent team captain... Appeared in 11 games (4 starts) as a redshirt freshman and finished with 51 tackles (22 solo) and one sack (11 yds.).

PERSONAL: Jewell attended Decorah (Iowa) High School, where he was named first-team all-state by The Des Moines Register and the Iowa Newspaper Association as a senior... Played running back and linebacker, recording 310 tackles (190 solo) and rushing 166 times for 1,314 yards (7.9 avg.) with 21 touchdowns... Led his school to a perfect 14-0 record and a state championship as a senior... Competed in basketball, baseball and track throughout his prep career... Josey Jewell was born on Dec. 25, 1994, in Decorah, Iowa.

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