Joshua Cephus

Joshua Cephus
No. 80 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-05) March 5, 2001 (age 23)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Dekaney
(Houston, Texas)
College:UTSA (2019–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.62 s 1.52 s 2.64 s 4.37 s 7.12 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from Pro Day[11][12]

Cephus signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2024.[13] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the 10th round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[14] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[17]

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.[18][19] After pleading no contest, Cephus was sentenced to 15 months of probation.[20]

References

  1. ^ Luca, Greg (July 11, 2023). "UTSA star Joshua Cephus charged with DWI in rollover crash near campus". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Luca, Greg. "Joshua Cephus growing into No. 1 receiver role for UTSA". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA receivers Zakhari Franklin, Joshua Cephus feel primed for explosive seasons in 2021". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Shipley, John (January 16, 2024). "Report: Jaguars Meet With UTSA WR Josh Cephus at Hula Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Duvoisin, Marc; Zavala, Elizabeth. "UTSA football star Joshua Cephus lawyers up to fight DWI charge". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Luca, Greg. "Joshua Cephus sets new UTSA all-time receiving record". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on DWI charge after record-setting performance in final home game". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus closes career with MVP performance, setting new program record in Frisco Bowl". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Yates, Carter (January 31, 2024). "UTSA's Joshua Cephus and his positive outlook that led to another chance". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Goldman, Charles (January 17, 2024). "Chiefs met with UTSA WR Joshua Cephus at Hula Bowl". A to Z Sports. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Joshua Cephus Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Joshua Cephus College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  13. ^ Oehser, John (April 30, 2024). "2024 Undrafted Free Agents Bring Jaguars' Rookie Class to 22". Jaguars.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ^ "Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Make The Following Roster Moves Hours Before 2024 Roster Deadline". Jaguars.com. August 27, 2024.
  16. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce Additions to the 2024 Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 28, 2024.
  17. ^ "Jaguars sign 7 players to reserve/futures contracts for 2025 season". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. January 8, 2025.
  18. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA star Joshua Cephus was glassy-eyed, smelled of alcohol after crash, records show". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Joshua Cephus reflects on rollover crash, DWI charge". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  20. ^ Luca, Greg. "UTSA football standout Joshua Cephus gets probation in DWI case". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.