Josh Joel Savage (born September 28, 1980) is a former

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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in 2004. He played college football at

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. Savage also played for the Atlanta Falcons,

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and

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Early years

Savage was a Second-team All-State selection and team captain as a senior at Hillcrest High School (Salt Lake City, Utah), He had 8 sacks as that season. He lettered two years in basketball and football.

College career

Savage was a three-year starter at defensive end for the Utes, played in 44 career games with 34 starts. He totaled 120 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. In 2003, as senior, named First-team All-Mountain West after starting all 12 games with 47 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks and nine passes defensed. As junior, was an honorable mention All-conference selection after starting all 11 games and totaling 29 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. In 2001, he started 11 games at left end and played in all 12 games and had 36 total tackles, 7 for loss, 4 sacks and 3 pass breakups. In 2000 as a redshirt freshman he played in nine games and made 8 total tackles. In 1999, he was a redshirt.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Savage was signed as an

by the

in 2004. As a rookie, he played in five games for Buccaneers and posted two tackles for season.

Atlanta Falcons

In 2005, he saw action in one game for the Atlanta Falcons and was on the practice squad for 12 games.

Tennessee Titans

In 2006, Savage was claimed off waivers from Falcons on September 3 and played in five games in a reserve role. Posted career-high four tackles with one QB pressure. He was inactive 11 games.

New Orleans Saints

The Saints signed Savage in 2007 and he played in one game. In 2008, he played in three games and recorded 5 tackles. He was released by the Saints on May 19, 2009.

Florida Tuskers

Savage was signed by the

of the United Football League on September 3, 2009.

References

External links

Utah Utes bioJust Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Savage, Josh 1980 births Living people People from Ozark, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American football defensive ends Utah Utes football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Atlanta Falcons players Tennessee Titans players New Orleans Saints players Florida Tuskers players Omaha Nighthawks players Sacramento Mountain Lions players