Ralph Webb (American football)

Ralph Webb (born November 21, 1994) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt University, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft.

Ralph Webb
No. 29 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-21) November 21, 1994
Gainesville, Florida
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Gainesville
(Gainesville, Florida)
College:Vanderbilt
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Webb played in 49 games at Vanderbilt between 2014 and 2017, and rushed for a total of 4,178 yards and 32 touchdowns. Webb hauled in 68 catches for 572 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

New England Patriots

Webb signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[2]

On August 9, 2018, during a preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Webb rushed for 46 yards and scored two touchdowns and two two-point conversions. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was released on October 8, 2018.[5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 13, 2018, Webb was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.[6] On December 3, he was released.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 4, 2018, Webb was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 1, 2019.[9] He was waived/injured on August 8 and placed on injured reserve.[10] On August 19, 2019, he was waived with an injury settlement.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 18, 2019. On December 30, he was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[12]

Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL)

Webb was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.[13]

References

  1. "Ralph Webb NCAA FB Stats - Season & Career Statistics". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. "Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia". Patriots.com. May 11, 2018.
  3. "Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown". Patriots.com. September 1, 2018.
  4. "Patriots Sign Eight to the Practice Squad; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. September 2, 2018.
  5. "Patriots Re-Sign RB Kenjon Barner; Make Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. October 8, 2018.
  6. Smith, Scott (November 13, 2018). "Bucs Promote Ogunbowale, Re-Sign Minter as Two Land on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  7. Bouda, Nate (December 3, 2018). "Buccaneers Release RB Ralph Webb From P-Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co.
  8. "Steelers sign former Patriots RB Ralph Webb". 247Sports.com. December 4, 2018.
  9. "Steelers sign nine players to reserve/futures contracts and re-sign OT Zach Banner". Behind the Steel Curtain. January 1, 2019.
  10. Varley, Teresa (August 8, 2019). "Steelers sign Mathis". Steelers.com. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  11. Bouda, Nate. "Steelers Waive RB Ralph Webb From IR With Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  12. "Steelers sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". Steelers.com. December 30, 2019.
  13. Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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