| Tennessee Volunteers–No. 19 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 8, 2003 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Tennessee (2022–present) |
| High school | North Cobb (Atlanta, Georgia) |
Joshua Josephs (born December 8, 2003) is an American football defensive end for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Josephs was born on December 8, 2003, in Marietta, Georgia. [1] He attended North Cobb High School, where he played football as a linebacker. [2] He totaled 98 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and four sacks as a junior in 2020, then made 121 tackles, 22 TFLs and eight sacks as a senior in 2021, being named the Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year for his performance. [2] He was also a team captain, first-team all-county and first-team all-state selection at North Cobb. [1] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. [3] [4]
As a true freshman at Tennessee in 2022, Josephs totaled 12 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and a sack while playing as a backup defensive end. [5] He then had 20 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and three sacks as a sophomore in 2023. [6] As a junior in 2024, he totaled 39 tackles, nine TFLs and 1.5 sacks, having the highest grade among Tennessee defensive players as judged by Pro Football Focus (PFF). [7] He returned to Tennessee for his senior season in 2025. [7]