Joshua Cephus Explained

Joshua Cephus
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:19
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:5 March 2001
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:193
High School:Dekaney
(Houston, Texas)
College:UTSA (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Pfr:CephJo00

Joshua Cephus (born March 5, 2001) is an American professional 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

Cephus attended Dekaney High School. He committed to play college football for the UTSA Roadrunners in 2019.[1]

College career

During the 2019 season with eight receptions 153 yards and a touchdown.[2] In the 2020 season, Cephus finished the year with 58 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns.[3] 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.[4] During the 2022 season, Cephus notched 87 receptions for 985 yards and six touchdowns.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8] Cephus finished the 2023 season with 89 receptions for 1,151 yards and ten touchdowns.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Cephus was named first team all Conference-American.[10]

Professional career

Cephus signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2024.[11] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the 10th round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[12]

Personal life

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.[13] [14] After pleading no contest, Cephus was sentenced to 15 months of probation.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luca . Greg . July 11, 2023 . UTSA star Joshua Cephus charged with DWI in rollover crash near campus . 26 February 2024 . San Antonio Express-News.
  2. Web site: Luca . Greg . Joshua Cephus growing into No. 1 receiver role for UTSA . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA receivers Zakhari Franklin, Joshua Cephus feel primed for explosive seasons in 2021 . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  4. Shipley . John . Report: Jaguars Meet With UTSA WR Josh Cephus at Hula Bowl . Sports Illustrated . 16 January 2024 . 27 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Duvoisin . Marc . Zavala . Elizabeth . UTSA football star Joshua Cephus lawyers up to fight DWI charge . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Luca . Greg . Joshua Cephus sets new UTSA all-time receiving record . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on DWI charge after record-setting performance in final home game . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA's Joshua Cephus closes career with MVP performance, setting new program record in Frisco Bowl . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Yates . Carter . UTSA's Joshua Cephus and his positive outlook that led to another chance . Dave Campbell's Texas Football . 31 January 2024 . 26 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Goldman . Charles . Chiefs met with UTSA WR Joshua Cephus at Hula Bowl . A to Z Sports . 17 January 2024 . 27 February 2024.
  11. Web site: 2024 Undrafted Free Agents Bring Jaguars' Rookie Class to 22. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. April 30, 2024. April 30, 2024.
  12. News: 2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick . FoxSports.com . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.
  13. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA star Joshua Cephus was glassy-eyed, smelled of alcohol after crash, records show. . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on rollover crash, DWI charge . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Luca . Greg . UTSA football standout Joshua Cephus gets probation in DWI case . San Antonio Express-News . 26 February 2024.

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