Josiah Cox

Returns to his hometown after a year at Arizona State (2023) and a year at New Mexico State (2024) ... Has appeared in 20 games in his career accumulating 38 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, a pass breakup and 0.5 sacks ... His two career interceptions came in the same game last year against Sam Houston ... Was the highest graded Aggie defender (75.5, min. four games played) in 2024 ... Prepped at nearby Lincoln High School ... Helped the Hornets win the state title in 2022 ... Named 2022 Defensive Player of the Year after recording 40 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks and a pass breakup ... Was a three-star recruit coming out of high school ... Rated as the No. 47 overall prospect in California and No. 49 safety prospect in the country by 247 Sports ... Offered by San Diego State out of high school ... Chose Arizona State over offers from Arizona, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, Oregon State, SDSU, San Jose State and Utah State.