Joshua Jermaine Victorian (born July 10, 1993) is a former

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. He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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, Los Angeles KISS, Albany Empire and

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Early years

Victorian grew up in St. Rose, Louisiana and attended

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. He was selected to the first-team All-District 5-5A for three consecutive years while at high school. He also was selected to the first-team ALL-State 2 years consecutively.

College career

He played

at Louisiana Tech. He finished with 123 tackles, 19 interceptions and 41 pass deflections. In his senior year, Victorian finished the season with 36 Tackles, 7 Interceptions and 21 pass deflections. On September 4, 2010, he had an interception against Grambling State. On September 25, 2010 in a regular season game against

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in which he had an interception. In his junior year, Victorian finished the season with 51 Tackles, 7 Interceptions and 7 pass deflections. On October 31, 2009, In a regular season game against

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in which he had an interception to go along with 6 tackles but

loss 35-34. The following week on November 6, 2009, In a game against No.5 ranked

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, he had 9 tackles and an interception in which he returned 75 yards for the touchdown with 13:12 minutes left in the 3rd quarter to cut the lead to 27-14 as

lost the game 45-35. In his sophomore year, Victorian finished the season with 11 tackles and 3 pass deflections 5 interceptions . In his freshman year, Victorian finished the season with 25 tackles and 10 pass deflections .

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On July 28, 2011, Victorian signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, Victorian was released.

New England Patriots

On September 22, 2011, Victorian was signed to the

practice squad. On October 7, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On October 25, 2011, he was released from the practice squad when the team re-signed Malcolm Williams. On October 28, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 17, 2011, he was released by the team after they re-signed

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to the practice squad. On November 23, 2011, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints

On January 18, 2012, Victorian signed with the

to a reserve/futures contract.

New Orleans VooDoo

On June 19, 2012, Victorian signed with the

of the

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Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 3, 2012, Victorian signed with the

. On August 31, 2012, he was released by the Steelers. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. On December 8, 2012, he was signed to the Steelers Active Roster.

Houston Texans

In 2013, Victorian was signed to the

practice squad. Victorian was activated to the 53 man roster a week later. Victorian was then released on August 31, 2014.

Detroit Lions

On September 23, 2014, Victorian was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.

New York Giants

On November 12, 2014, Victorian was signed to the

' practice squad. On April 15, 2015, he was waived by the Giants.

Los Angeles KISS

On May 28, 2015, Victorian was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On November 4, 2015, the KISS picked up Victorian's rookie option for 2016.

Baltimore Brigade

Victorian was assigned to the

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on February 15, 2017. He earned Second-team All-Arena honors in 2017.

Albany Empire

On March 23, 2018, Norman was assigned to the Albany Empire.

Washington Valor

On April 12, 2018, he was traded to the

. On April 26, 2018, Victorian was placed on reassignment.

Baltimore Brigade

On May 2, 2018, Victorian was assigned to the Brigade. He earned 2nd Team All-Arena Honors. In 2019 Victorian was 1st Team All Arena with the Brigade.

References

External links

Louisiana Tech bioPittsburgh Steelers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Victorian, Josh 1993 births Living people People from St. Rose, Louisiana Players of American football from New Orleans American football cornerbacks Destrehan High School alumni Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players New Orleans VooDoo players Baltimore Ravens players New England Patriots players New Orleans Saints players Pittsburgh Steelers players Houston Texans players Detroit Lions players New York Giants players Los Angeles Kiss players Baltimore Brigade players Albany Empire (AFL) players Washington Valor players