Josh Gesky

Josh Gesky
No. 68 – New York Giants
PositionOffensive lineman
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-12-31) December 31, 2002 (age 23)
Manteno, Illinois, U. S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High schoolManteno
CollegeIllinois (2021–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Gesky (born December 31, 2002) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Early life

Gesky was born on December 31, 2002, in Manteno, Illinois. He attended Manteno High School and was a three-time all-conference recipient at left tackle. Gesky was a three-star recruit when he committed to play college football at the University of Illinois.

College career

Gesky played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini from 2021 to 2025. He played in 48 games, starting in 34, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in his final three seasons at left and right guard.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+1⁄8 in
(1.96 m)		329 lb
(149 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 7+3⁄4 in
(2.03 m)		5.03 s1.74 s2.87 s4.95 s8.06 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		30 reps
All values from Pro Day

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft, Gesky signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. He signed his rookie contract with $215,000 in guaranteed money. On August 30, Gesky was waived by the team as a part of final roster cuts. He was re–signed to the team's practice squad the following day. On October 13, Gesky was released.

New York Giants

On October 14, 2026, the New York Giants signed Geksy to their practice squad.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Josh Gesky - 2025 - Football". University of Illinois Athletics. September 12, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Josh Gesky Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "Josh Gesky - The Beast 2026". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 20, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ Clark, Mike (August 10, 2020). "Manteno lineman Josh Gesky commits to Illinois". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Josh Gesky College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Josh Gesky College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Josh Gesky (OG)". RAS.football. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ Clark, Mike (April 27, 2026). "Manteno's Josh Gesky signs with Green Bay Packers as undrafted free agent". Southwest Regional Publishing. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ Halden, Nick (April 28, 2026). "Josh Gesky's Big UDFA Deal Makes Him Player to Watch in Packers' Offseason". Dairyland Express. Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ Hodkiewicz, Wes (August 30, 2026). "Packers keep six receivers, seven defensive linemen: Here's the initial 2026 roster". Packers.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Packers sign 13 players to practice squad". Packers.com. August 31, 2026. Archived from the original on September 1, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ Kruse, Zach (October 13, 2026). "Packers make change on practice squad, sign rookie cornerback". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  13. ↑ Day, Duncan (October 14, 2026). "Packers' Newly Released Rookie Signs With Giants: Report". HEAVY. Archived from the original on October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.