Joseph Ngata Explained

Joseph Ngata
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:86
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:9 January 2001
Birth Place:Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:215
High School:Folsom (CA)
College:Clemson (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:NgatJo01

Joseph Ngata (born January 9, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in .

Early life

Ngata was born on January 9, 2001, in Reno, Nevada.[1] He is of Cameroonian descent, with both his parents having been born there before moving to the United States.[2] Both of his brothers also played football.[3] He attended Folsom High School in California and was a highly recruited wide receiver, being ranked a five-star recruit by Rivals.com.[4] He had a career total of 188 receptions for 3,682 yards and 55 touchdowns, helping lead his team to the state championship in consecutive years while being given area player of the year honors.[5] [6] Ngata was selected to the All-American Bowl and was ranked by Rivals.com as the 21st-best player nationally, the fifth-best wide receiver and the fourth-best player in the state.[7] Out of numerous offers to play college football, he committed to the Clemson Tigers, being the first signee at the school from California since 1991.[8] [9] [10]

College career

As a true freshman at Clemson in 2019, Ngata played every game and helped them reach the national championship while recording 17 catches for 240 yards and three scores.[11] He was named a starter in 2020 but became limited after suffering an injury in week two, finishing the season with just three starts in seven games and seven receptions for 83 yards with no touchdowns.[12] He greatly improved as a junior in 2021, posting 23 receptions for 438 yards with one score despite playing in only eight games, averaging 19.0 yards per reception. He had two games that season with over 100 receiving yards. After having battled injuries in prior years, Ngata stayed healthy for the full 2022 season, starting all 14 games while having career highs with 41 receptions for 526 yards and two touchdowns, topped by an eight-catch 84-yard performance in the Orange Bowl to close out his college career.[13] He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and, despite having one year of eligibility left, opted to declare for the NFL draft rather than return for another season.[14] [15] He finished his stint at Clemson with 88 catches for 1,287 yards and six touchdowns in 39 games played.

College statistics

SeasonGPReceivingKick Returns
Rec Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD
Clemson Tigers
201915 17 240 14.1 3 14 325 23.2 0
20207 7 83 11.9 0 0 0 0 0
20219 23 438 19.0 1 0 0 0 0
202214 41 526 12.8 2 0 0 0 0
Career 45 88 1,287 14.6 6 14 325 23.2 0

Professional career

Ngata was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, but was not selected in the 2023 NFL draft.[16] After the draft, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.[17] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[18] [19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Ngata Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . August 11, 2023 . . en.
  2. Web site: Murray . Chris . January 10, 2020 . The Ngata family story: From Cameroon to college football's national title game . August 10, 2023 . NevadaSportsNet.com.
  3. Web site: Robinson . Manie . August 12, 2019 . Meet the Tigers: 3 things you probably don't know about Clemson football's Joseph Ngata . August 10, 2023 . The Greenville News.
  4. News: Clemson is adding freshman talent to its already-talented group of receivers for 2019. The State. Newspapers.com. February 13, 2019. B1, B2. Connolly, Matt.
  5. Web site: Joseph Ngata . August 10, 2023 . Clemson Tigers. December 18, 2018 .
  6. News: Davidson, Joe . December 31, 2017 . Top Dogs . C1, C3 . . Newspapers.com.
  7. Web site: Newman . Logan . November 27, 2018 . Four-star Clemson commit Joe Ngata gets All-American jersey, prepares for championship game . August 10, 2023 . USA TODAY High School Sports.
  8. Web site: Adams . Anna . August 28, 2019 . Who is Clemson wide receiver Joseph Ngata? . August 10, 2023 . 247Sports.
  9. Web site: Raynor . Grace . August 21, 2019 . Here's why Clemson coach Dabo Swinney can't stop gushing about freshman receiver Joseph Ngata . August 10, 2023 . The Athletic.
  10. Web site: Raynor . Grace . September 23, 2019 . 'He's just going to get better and better': After first career TD, Clemson WR Joseph Ngata is just getting started . August 10, 2023 . The Athletic.
  11. Web site: Katz . Jason . April 9, 2023 . Joseph Ngata, WR, Clemson NFL Draft Scouting Report . August 10, 2023 . Pro Football Network.
  12. June 11, 2022 . NFL Draft Profile: Joseph Ngata, Wide Receiver, Clemson Tigers . . August 10, 2023.
  13. Vandervort . Will . January 3, 2023 . Ngata Stayed Healthy in 2022, Ends with Career Night in Orange Bowl . . August 10, 2023.
  14. Senkiw . Brad . January 5, 2023 . Clemson's Joseph Ngata Announced to All-Star Game Roster . . August 10, 2023.
  15. Senkiw . Brad . January 11, 2023 . Clemson WR Declares for NFL Draft . . August 10, 2023.
  16. News: Long . Christina . April 29, 2023 . Tracking Clemson football's undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL Draft . . August 10, 2023.
  17. Akin . Ryan . May 1, 2023 . Joseph Ngata Signs UDFA Deal With the Eagles . . August 10, 2023.
  18. Web site: Spadaro . Dave . McPherson . Chris . August 29, 2023 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . 2023-10-23 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  19. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Eagles announce practice squad . 2023-10-23 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  20. Web site: Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals. Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.