Josiah Hammond

Get to Know Josiah ... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into football? I started playing in third grade because my uncles would beg my mom to let me play. Who is your biggest role model and why? My biggest role model is my mom because no matter what, she does all that she can for me and my sister. How would you describe my game to someone who has never seen you play? I would describe my game as crafty. 2025: Did not see game action as a true freshman. High School: Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Coached by Kirk Fridrich at Union high school … Named to the Oklahoman’s Super 30 list for the state’s top-30 recruits … As a junior in 2023, he compiled 44 tackles, 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 2.0 sacks … Did not play as a sophomore due to Oklahoma transfer rules … Hadn’t played football until his junior year of high school … Also played basketball. Personal: Son of Melisha Calvert and Luke Hammond Sr. … Has three siblings, Langstyn, Luke and Jennifer … Chose Kansas over 15+ offers, including offers from Arizona, Iowa State, Cal, Houston, Utah and more.