Joshua Samuda (born December 23, 1988) is a former

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. He played college football at

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College career

He played college football at

. During his four years in Massachusetts, He played a total of 45 games. In 2009, he was selected to the 2009 College Sporting News Preseason First-team All-American. He was selected to the 2010 Phil Steele Preseason Second-team All-CAA.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 4, 2012, he signed with the

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as an

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. He was waived before the first game of the 2013 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings

On January 3, 2014, he signed with the

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. He was released on May 13, 2014.

References

External links

Massachusetts bioMiami Dolphins bio
1988 births Living people Samuda, Josh American football offensive guards UMass Minutemen football players Miami Dolphins players Minnesota Vikings players {{Offensive-lineman-1980s-stub