| Missouri Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class |  |
| Major | Business |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 15, 2005 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Josiah Trotter (born April 15, 2005) [1] is an American college football linebacker for the Missouri Tigers. He previously played for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Trotter attended St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was a standout in football. He earned an invite to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. [2] Trotter was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia. [3] [4] Ultimately, Trotter committed to play college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers. [5]
Trotter took a redshirt in 2023 due to a knee injury. [5] In week 6 of the 2024 season, he recorded his first career interception off of quarterback Alan Bowman in a win over Oklahoma State. [6] In week eight, Trotter notched four tackles in a win over Arizona. [7] He appeared in 12 games in 2024, notching 92 tackles with four being for a loss, half a sack, three pass deflections, and an interception. [8] Trotter was named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, as well as being named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year. [9] [10] After the season, Trotter entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [8]
On December 16, 2024, Trotter announced that he would transfer to Missouri. [11]
Trotter is the son of former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, and is the brother of current NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. [12]