Joshua Cephus
| Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | March 5, 2001 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Dekaney (Houston, Texas) |
| College: | UTSA (2019–2023) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Undrafted free agent |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Joshua Cephus (born March 5, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UTSA Roadrunners.
Early life and high school[edit]
Cephus attended high school at Dekaney. Coming out of high school, Cephus decided to commit to play college football for the UTSA Roadrunners in 2019.[2]
College career[edit]
During the 2019 season with eight receptions 153 yards and a touchdown.[3] In the 2020 season, Cephus finished the year with 58 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns.[4] During the 2021 season, Cephus tallied 71 receptions for 819 yards and six touchdowns, as for his performance he was named honorable mention all Conference-USA.[5] During the 2022 season, Cephus notched 87 receptions for 985 yards and six touchdowns.[6] In week seven of the 2023 season, Cephus recorded seven receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns, as he set the Roadrunners career record for reception's as he helped UTSA to a win over UAB.[7] In week thirteen, Cephus hauled in 163 receiving yards and a touchdown, as he set the UTSA all-time receiving yards record in a win over South Florida.[8] In the 2023 Frisco Bowl, Cephus hauled in seven receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown in a win over Marshall. In the game, he set the UTSA single-season receiving yards record, as he was named the offensive MVP of the bowl.[9] Cephus finished the 2023 season with 89 receptions for 1,151 yards and ten touchdowns.[10] For his performance on the 2023 season, Cephus was named first team all Conference-American.[11]
Personal life[edit]
On December 9, 2022, Cephus was arrested for a DWI after having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, twice the legal limit.[12][13] After pleading no contest, Chephus was sentenced to 15 months of probation.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ @GregLuca (December 20, 2023). "UTSA's Joshua Cephus named the Offensive MVP of the Frisco Bowl, with cornerback Kam Alexander collecting Defensive MVP honors" (Tweet). Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA star Joshua Cephus charged with DWI in rollover crash near campus". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "Joshua Cephus growing into No. 1 receiver role for UTSA". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA receivers Zakhari Franklin, Joshua Cephus feel primed for explosive seasons in 2021". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Shipley, John (16 January 2024). "Report: Jaguars Meet With UTSA WR Josh Cephus at Hula Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Duvoisin, Marc; Zavala, Elizabeth. "UTSA football star Joshua Cephus lawyers up to fight DWI charge". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "Joshua Cephus sets new UTSA all-time receiving record". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on DWI charge after record-setting performance in final home game". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus closes career with MVP performance, setting new program record in Frisco Bowl". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Yates, Carter (31 January 2024). "UTSA's Joshua Cephus and his positive outlook that led to another chance". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (17 January 2024). "Chiefs met with UTSA WR Joshua Cephus at Hula Bowl". A to Z Sports. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA star Joshua Cephus was glassy-eyed, smelled of alcohol after crash, records show". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on rollover crash, DWI charge". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA football standout Joshua Cephus gets probation in DWI case". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.