Meet Josh Freeman

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APRIL 25, 2009

Quarterback
Kansas St.
6-6, 248

Assets: Rocket arm, escape ability, strong leader

Highlights/stats: Freeman was the third-rated quarterback in a draft that wasn't deep with elite quarterbacks, behind Georgia's Matt Stafford and USC's Mark Sanchez. ... Led Kansas State to a 5-7 record last season as a junior. ... He spent one season with Bucs coach Raheem Morris when Morris was an assistant at Kansas State. ... Freeman set school marks for most completions (680), attempts (1,151), yards (8,078) and total offense (8,421 yards). ... His interceptions declined each season from 15 to 11 to eight; he had 382 attempts last season. ... Becomes the Bucs' fifth quarterback, joining Luke McCown, Byron Leftwich, Brian Griese and Josh Johnson.

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