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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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| name = Joey Mbu
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| caption = Mbu with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015
| caption = Mbu with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in 2015
| current_team = San Antonio Commanders
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| number = 90
| number = 74, 94, 90
| position = [[Nose tackle]]
| position = [[Nose tackle]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|3|28}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|3|28}}
| birth_place = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]]
| birth_place = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]], U.S.
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] (2018–present)
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
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* [[New York Guardians]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})
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| highlights =
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* First Team All-[[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] (2014)
* First-team All-[[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] (2014)
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'''Joey Mbu''' (born March 28, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[nose tackle]] who is currently with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football|Houston]], and was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015.


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'''Joey Mbu''' (born March 28, 1993) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[nose tackle]] who played for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and [[Indianapolis Colts]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football|Houston]], and was signed by the Falcons as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015.
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==Early years==

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Mbu played [[high school football]] at [[John and Randolph Foster High School]] in [[Richmond, Texas]], where he was a three-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines. He recorded 67 tackles, two sacks and two blocked field goals his senior year. He was rated a three-star recruit by [[rivals.com]]. Mbu garnered First-Team All-District 23-4A recognition at Foster High. He earned First-Team All-Area honors in 2009 and 2010 and Second-Team honors in 2008. He helped the team advance to the playoffs in 2009 and 2010. Mbu also participated in discus and shot put on the school's track team. He won the discus district championship in 2010 and then advanced to the regional championship.<ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joey_mbu_765958.html |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=uhcougars.com |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616023739/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joey_mbu_765958.html |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref>
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==Early life==
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Mbu played [[high school football]] at [[John and Randolph Foster High School]] in [[Richmond, Texas]], where he was a three-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines. He recorded 67 tackles, two sacks and two blocked field goals his senior year. He was rated a three-star recruit by [[rivals.com]]. Mbu garnered First-team All-District 23-4A recognition at Foster High. He earned First-team All-Area honors in 2009 and 2010 and Second-team honors in 2008. He helped the team advance to the playoffs in 2009 and 2010. Mbu also participated in discus and shot put on the school's track team. He won the discus district championship in 2010 and then advanced to the regional championship.<ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joey_mbu_765958.html |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=uhcougars.com |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616023739/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joey_mbu_765958.html |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Mbu played for the [[Houston Cougars football|Houston Cougars]] of the [[University of Houston]] from 2011 to 2014. He played in twelve games, recording four total tackles, his freshman season in 2011. He played in twelve games, starting eight, for the Cougars in 2012 and accumulated 27 tackles. Mbu started thirteen games in 2013, totaling 29 tackles.<ref name="A"/> He was a [[Captain (sports)|captain]] his senior year in 2014, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/Joey-Mbu/6ce50555-11cd-4b63-86b9-87ce6be6e2cc |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=atlantafalcons.com |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616024416/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/Joey-Mbu/6ce50555-11cd-4b63-86b9-87ce6be6e2cc |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> He also earned First Team All-[[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] honors his senior season while participating in the [[2015 East–West Shrine Game|East–West Shrine Game]] and [[2015 Senior Bowl|Senior Bowl]].<ref name="A"/><ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1531836-joey-mbu-to-visit-the-houston-texans |title=Joey Mbu to Visit the Houston Texans |publisher=scout.com |date=March 27, 2015 |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |author=Starr, P. D. |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616023608/http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1531836-joey-mbu-to-visit-the-houston-texans |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> Mbu played in 50 games, starting 38, during his college career and recorded 92 tackles, four sacks, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.<ref name="B"/><ref name="Z">{{cite web|url=http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050615aab.html |title=Joey Mbu Signs Free Agent Deal with Atlanta Falcons |publisher=uhcougars.com |date=May 6, 2015 |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616024212/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050615aab.html |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> He majored in kinesiology.<ref name="A"/>
Mbu played for the [[Houston Cougars football|Houston Cougars]] of the [[University of Houston]] from 2011 to 2014. He played in twelve games, recording four total tackles, his freshman season in 2011. He played in twelve games, starting eight, for the Cougars in 2012 and accumulated 27 tackles. Mbu started thirteen games in 2013, totaling 29 tackles.<ref name="A"/> He was a [[Captain (sports)|captain]] his senior year in 2014, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/Joey-Mbu/6ce50555-11cd-4b63-86b9-87ce6be6e2cc |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=atlantafalcons.com |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616024416/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/Joey-Mbu/6ce50555-11cd-4b63-86b9-87ce6be6e2cc |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> He also earned First-team All-[[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] honors his senior season while participating in the [[2015 East–West Shrine Game|East–West Shrine Game]] and [[2015 Senior Bowl|Senior Bowl]].<ref name="A"/><ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1531836-joey-mbu-to-visit-the-houston-texans |title=Joey Mbu to Visit the Houston Texans |publisher=scout.com |date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=June 15, 2016 |author=Starr, P. D. |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616023608/http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1531836-joey-mbu-to-visit-the-houston-texans |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> Mbu played in 50 games, starting 38, during his college career and recorded 92 tackles, four sacks, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.<ref name="B"/><ref name="Z">{{cite web|url=http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050615aab.html |title=Joey Mbu Signs Free Agent Deal with Atlanta Falcons |publisher=uhcougars.com |date=May 6, 2015 |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616024212/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050615aab.html |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> He majored in kinesiology.<ref name="A"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Mbu was rated the 19th best defensive tackle in the [[2015 NFL Draft]] by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref name="draft"/> [[Lance Zierlein]] of NFL.com predicted that he would be selected in the seventh round or be a priority free agent. Zierlein also stated that "Mbu's football character and size give him a shot to make an NFL team."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/joey-mbu?id=2552284 |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=nfl.com |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010211321/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/joey-mbu?id=2552284 |archivedate=October 10, 2016 |df= }}</ref>
Mbu was rated the 19th best defensive tackle in the [[2015 NFL draft]] by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref name="draft"/> [[Lance Zierlein]] of NFL.com predicted that he would be selected in the seventh round or be a priority free agent. Zierlein also stated that "Mbu's football character and size give him a shot to make an NFL team."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/joey-mbu?id=2552284 |title=JOEY MBU |work=nfl.com |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010211321/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/joey-mbu?id=2552284 |archive-date=October 10, 2016 }}</ref>


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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
Mbu signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on May 6, 2015 after going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref name="Z"/> He was released by the team on September 5 and signed to the Falcons' practice squad on September 8, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joey-mbu-player-transactions |title=JOEY MBU |publisher=foxsports.com |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616022924/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joey-mbu-player-transactions |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> Mbu played in two games for the Falcons during the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]], totaling one solo tackle and three tackle assists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/joeymbu/2553564/profile |title=Joey Mbu |publisher=nfl.com |accessdate=June 15, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616022916/http://www.nfl.com/player/joeymbu/2553564/profile |archivedate=June 16, 2016 }}</ref>
Mbu signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on May 6, 2015 after going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref name="Z"/> He was released by the team on September 5 and signed to the Falcons' practice squad on September 8, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joey-mbu-player-transactions |title=JOEY MBU |work=foxsports.com |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616022924/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joey-mbu-player-transactions |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref> Mbu played in two games for the Falcons during the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]], totaling one solo tackle and three tackle assists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/joeymbu/2553564/profile |title=Joey Mbu |work=nfl.com |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616022916/http://www.nfl.com/player/joeymbu/2553564/profile |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}</ref>


On September 3, 2016, Mbu was waived by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster For 2016 Season|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003075135/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Finalize-53-Man-Roster-for-2016-Season/e7c4f69c-734c-434a-84e6-45c9c1eafbf7|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The Falcons signed him to their practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Claim-WR-Gabriel-Sign-7-to-Practice-Squad/208e28fb-0992-42e7-b84f-1152e57c16e7|title=Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad|date=September 4, 2016|accessdate=September 4, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019112452/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Claim-WR-Gabriel-Sign-7-to-Practice-Squad/208e28fb-0992-42e7-b84f-1152e57c16e7|archivedate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> On September 6, 2016, he was cut from the Falcons' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Add DT Vellano to Practice Squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-dt-vellano-to-practice-squad-17633210|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 6, 2016}}</ref>
On September 3, 2016, Mbu was waived by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster For 2016 Season|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Finalize-53-Man-Roster-for-2016-Season/e7c4f69c-734c-434a-84e6-45c9c1eafbf7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003075135/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Finalize-53-Man-Roster-for-2016-Season/e7c4f69c-734c-434a-84e6-45c9c1eafbf7|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 3, 2017|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The Falcons signed him to their practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Claim-WR-Gabriel-Sign-7-to-Practice-Squad/208e28fb-0992-42e7-b84f-1152e57c16e7|title=Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad|date=September 4, 2016|access-date=September 4, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019112452/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Claim-WR-Gabriel-Sign-7-to-Practice-Squad/208e28fb-0992-42e7-b84f-1152e57c16e7|archive-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref> On September 6, 2016, he was cut from the Falcons' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Add DT Vellano to Practice Squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-dt-vellano-to-practice-squad-17633210|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 6, 2016}}</ref>


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
On October 11, 2016, Mbu was signed to the [[Washington Redskins]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=10/11: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/10-11-redskins-make-roster-moves-17861389|website=Redskins.com|date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> He signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030644/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Nine-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/8b47d71e-b8f6-4210-ba00-7f83390de040|title=Redskins Sign Nine To Reserve/Future Contracts|date=January 2, 2017|accessdate=January 2, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, Mbu was waived by the Redskins.<ref>{{cite web|title=9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0|website=Redskins.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On October 11, 2016, Mbu was signed to the [[Washington Redskins]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=10/11: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/10-11-redskins-make-roster-moves-17861389|website=Redskins.com|date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> He signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Nine-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/8b47d71e-b8f6-4210-ba00-7f83390de040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030644/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Nine-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/8b47d71e-b8f6-4210-ba00-7f83390de040|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 3, 2017|title=Redskins Sign Nine To Reserve/Future Contracts|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, Mbu was waived by the Redskins.<ref>{{cite web|title=9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 5, 2017|website=Redskins.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On September 4, 2017, Mbu was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2017/09/04/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-190/|website=Blogs.Colts.com|date=September 4, 2017}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Place Quan Bray On IR; Sign Joey Mbu To Active Roster|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Place-Quan-Bray-On-IR-Sign-Joey-Mbu-To-Active-Roster/7c2807ab-d635-4815-b789-2cfaa8f8a167|website=Colts.com|date=November 7, 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108190209/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Place-Quan-Bray-On-IR-Sign-Joey-Mbu-To-Active-Roster/7c2807ab-d635-4815-b789-2cfaa8f8a167|archivedate=November 8, 2017}}</ref> He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=5/1: Colts Make Roster Moves|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503180331/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/51-Colts-Make-Roster-Moves/f473fd4e-1d53-4e0a-8f99-dba2a3ecb3d4|website=Colts.com|date=May 1, 2018}}</ref>
On September 4, 2017, Mbu was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2017/09/04/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-190/|website=Blogs.Colts.com|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=September 8, 2017|archive-date=September 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908201730/http://blogs.colts.com/2017/09/04/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-190/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Place Quan Bray On IR; Sign Joey Mbu To Active Roster|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Place-Quan-Bray-On-IR-Sign-Joey-Mbu-To-Active-Roster/7c2807ab-d635-4815-b789-2cfaa8f8a167|website=Colts.com|date=November 7, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108190209/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Place-Quan-Bray-On-IR-Sign-Joey-Mbu-To-Active-Roster/7c2807ab-d635-4815-b789-2cfaa8f8a167|archive-date=November 8, 2017}}</ref> He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=5/1: Colts Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/51-Colts-Make-Roster-Moves/f473fd4e-1d53-4e0a-8f99-dba2a3ecb3d4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503180331/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/51-Colts-Make-Roster-Moves/f473fd4e-1d53-4e0a-8f99-dba2a3ecb3d4|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 3, 2018|website=Colts.com|date=May 1, 2018}}</ref>


===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
On June 11, 2018, Mbu signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers sign DT Joey Mbu|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-dt-joey-mbu|website=Packers.com|date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on September 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers announce roster moves|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-1|website=Packers.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>
On June 11, 2018, Mbu signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers sign DT Joey Mbu|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-dt-joey-mbu|website=Packers.com|date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on September 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers announce roster moves|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-1|website=Packers.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>


===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
===San Antonio Commanders===
In December 2018, Mbu signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/additions-to-commanders-roster-dec-7-2018|title=Additions to Commanders roster: Dec. 7, 2018|work=210 Football|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020320/https://210football.com/additions-to-commanders-roster-dec-7-2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Although Mbu only recorded 3 tackles in 8 games played, two of those were sacks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noextrapoints.com/players/joey-mbu/|title = Joey Mbu}}</ref> Mbu also created quarterback pressures, forced a fumble, knocked down a pass, and recovered a fumble forced by teammate [[Jayrone Elliott]] for a defensive touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2019/2/18/18229366/former-packers-jayrone-elliott-joey-mbu-combine-for-defensive-td-in-aaf-game|title = Former Packers Jayrone Elliott & Joey Mbu combine for defensive TD in AAF game|date = 18 February 2019}}</ref>
In December 2018, Mbu signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].

===Miami Dolphins===
After the AAF suspended football operations, Mbu signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on April 9, 2019 alongside fellow San Antonion teammate Elliott.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dolphins Add Seven Players To Roster |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-add-seven-players-to-roster |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 9, 2019}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-announce-roster-moves-2019|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>

===New York Guardians===
In October 2019, Mbu was selected by the [[New York Guardians]] in the second round of the [[2020 XFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bender|first=Bill|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22|title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league|website=[[Sporting News]]|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 23, 2019}}</ref> In 5 games, Mbu managed 9 tackles, a sack, and two passes batted down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10353|title=XFL Live Stats}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Mbu's step-father, Charles Nzams, is a [[FIFA]] soccer scout and has also played for [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national soccer team]].<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/houston/story/1573743-coogs-in-the-nfl-joey-mbu |title=Coogs in the NFL: Joey Mbu |publisher=scout.com |date=August 13, 2015 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |author=Schofield, Jimmy |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618202338/http://www.scout.com/college/houston/story/1573743-coogs-in-the-nfl-joey-mbu |archivedate=June 18, 2016 }}</ref>
Mbu's step-father, Charles Nzams, is a [[FIFA]] soccer scout and has also played for [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national soccer team]].<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/houston/story/1573743-coogs-in-the-nfl-joey-mbu |title=Coogs in the NFL: Joey Mbu |publisher=scout.com |date=August 13, 2015 |access-date=June 18, 2016 |author=Schofield, Jimmy |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618202338/http://www.scout.com/college/houston/story/1573743-coogs-in-the-nfl-joey-mbu |archive-date=June 18, 2016 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 01:48, 3 October 2024

Not to be confused with Joe Mbu.

Joey Mbu
refer to caption
Mbu with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015
No. 74, 94, 90
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1993-03-28) March 28, 1993 (age 31)
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:323 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:Foster (Richmond, Texas)
College:Houston
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-AAC (2014)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joey Mbu (born March 28, 1993) is an American former professional football nose tackle who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston, and was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Early life

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Mbu played high school football at John and Randolph Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines. He recorded 67 tackles, two sacks and two blocked field goals his senior year. He was rated a three-star recruit by rivals.com. Mbu garnered First-team All-District 23-4A recognition at Foster High. He earned First-team All-Area honors in 2009 and 2010 and Second-team honors in 2008. He helped the team advance to the playoffs in 2009 and 2010. Mbu also participated in discus and shot put on the school's track team. He won the discus district championship in 2010 and then advanced to the regional championship.[1]

College career

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Mbu played for the Houston Cougars of the University of Houston from 2011 to 2014. He played in twelve games, recording four total tackles, his freshman season in 2011. He played in twelve games, starting eight, for the Cougars in 2012 and accumulated 27 tackles. Mbu started thirteen games in 2013, totaling 29 tackles.[1] He was a captain his senior year in 2014, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.[1][2] He also earned First-team All-AAC honors his senior season while participating in the East–West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl.[1][3] Mbu played in 50 games, starting 38, during his college career and recorded 92 tackles, four sacks, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.[3][4] He majored in kinesiology.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Mbu was rated the 19th best defensive tackle in the 2015 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[5] Lance Zierlein of NFL.com predicted that he would be selected in the seventh round or be a priority free agent. Zierlein also stated that "Mbu's football character and size give him a shot to make an NFL team."[6]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		313 lb
(142 kg) 		5.54 s 1.85 s 3.15 s 5.01 s 8.20 s 22+1⁄2 in
(0.57 m)		 8 ft 1 in
(2.46 m)		 21 reps
BP from Houston Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine[5]

Atlanta Falcons

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Mbu signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 6, 2015 after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft.[4] He was released by the team on September 5 and signed to the Falcons' practice squad on September 8, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11, 2015.[7] Mbu played in two games for the Falcons during the 2015 season, totaling one solo tackle and three tackle assists.[8]

On September 3, 2016, Mbu was waived by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts.[9] The Falcons signed him to their practice squad the next day.[10] On September 6, 2016, he was cut from the Falcons' practice squad.[11]

Washington Redskins

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On October 11, 2016, Mbu was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[12] He signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 2, 2017.[13] On September 2, 2017, Mbu was waived by the Redskins.[14]

Indianapolis Colts

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On September 4, 2017, Mbu was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017.[16] He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.[17]

Green Bay Packers

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On June 11, 2018, Mbu signed with the Green Bay Packers.[18] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[19]

San Antonio Commanders

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In December 2018, Mbu signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF.[20] Although Mbu only recorded 3 tackles in 8 games played, two of those were sacks.[21] Mbu also created quarterback pressures, forced a fumble, knocked down a pass, and recovered a fumble forced by teammate Jayrone Elliott for a defensive touchdown.[22]

Miami Dolphins

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After the AAF suspended football operations, Mbu signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 9, 2019 alongside fellow San Antonion teammate Elliott.[23] He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[24]

New York Guardians

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In October 2019, Mbu was selected by the New York Guardians in the second round of the 2020 XFL Draft.[25] In 5 games, Mbu managed 9 tackles, a sack, and two passes batted down.[26] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[27]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Season Team Games Tackles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck Int
2015 ATL 7 0 3 2 1 0.0 0
2017 IND 2 0 4 1 3 0.0 0
Total 9 0 7 3 4 0.0 0
Source: NFL.com

Personal life

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Mbu's step-father, Charles Nzams, is a FIFA soccer scout and has also played for Cameroon national soccer team.[1][28]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "JOEY MBU". uhcougars.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "JOEY MBU". atlantafalcons.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Starr, P. D. (March 27, 2015). "Joey Mbu to Visit the Houston Texans". scout.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Joey Mbu Signs Free Agent Deal with Atlanta Falcons". uhcougars.com. May 6, 2015. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Joey Mbu". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ^ "JOEY MBU". nfl.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "JOEY MBU". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  8. ^ "Joey Mbu". nfl.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster For 2016 Season". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017.
  10. ^ "Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad". September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "Falcons Add DT Vellano to Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 6, 2016.
  12. ^ "10/11: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. October 11, 2016.
  13. ^ "Redskins Sign Nine To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  14. ^ "9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017.
  15. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. September 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  16. ^ "Colts Place Quan Bray On IR; Sign Joey Mbu To Active Roster". Colts.com. November 7, 2017. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017.
  17. ^ "5/1: Colts Make Roster Moves". Colts.com. May 1, 2018. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018.
  18. ^ "Packers sign DT Joey Mbu". Packers.com. June 11, 2018.
  19. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 1, 2018.
  20. ^ "Additions to Commanders roster: Dec. 7, 2018". 210 Football. December 7, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  21. ^ "Joey Mbu".
  22. ^ "Former Packers Jayrone Elliott & Joey Mbu combine for defensive TD in AAF game". February 18, 2019.
  23. ^ "Dolphins Add Seven Players To Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  24. ^ "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  25. ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  26. ^ "XFL Live Stats".[permanent dead link‍]
  27. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  28. ^ Schofield, Jimmy (August 13, 2015). "Coogs in the NFL: Joey Mbu". scout.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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