Josiah Deguara Explained

Josiah Deguara
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:81
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:14 February 1997
Birth Place:Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:238
High School:Folsom (Folsom, California)
College:Cincinnati (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:3
Draftpick:94
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-AAC (2019)
  • Second-team All-AAC (2018)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:47
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:436
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:D/DeguJo00

Josiah Daniel Deguara (born February 14, 1997) is an American professional football tight end and fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early years

Deguara attended Folsom High School in Folsom, California.[1] Listed as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and a two-star recruit by 247sports Composite, Deguara picked Cincinnati over an offer from Air Force.[2]

College career

Deguara gained 1,117 yards on 92 receptions during his collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati. He had 13 touchdowns combined in his junior and senior seasons.[3] Deguara was a First-team All-American Athletic Conference selection.[4]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers selected Deguara in the third round with the 94th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[5] He signed his rookie contract on July 24, 2020.[6] He saw his first professional action on September 13, 2020, during a Week 1 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, recording one catch for 12 yards.[7] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 13, 2020.[8]

On November 21, 2021, Deguara scored his first NFL touchdown on a 25-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers during a 34–31 loss to the Vikings.[9]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Deguara signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 28, 2024.[10]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team GP GS REC YDS AVG Lng TD FUM Lost
GB2 11 12 12.0 12 0 0 0
GB16 2 25 245 9.8 62 2 0 0
GB17 3 13 114 8.8 25 0 0 0
GB15 4 8 65 8.1 19 0 0 0
Total 50 10 47 436 9.3 62 2 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

Year Team GP GS REC YDS AVG Lng TD FUM Lost
GB1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Personal life

While at the University of Cincinnati, Deguara interned in the operations department of FC Cincinnati.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Finley . Lisa . 2023-09-02 . 2023-24 Folsom Alumni, Josiah Deguara Begins His 4th Year in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers . 2024-03-17 . Folsom High School . en-US.
  2. Web site: April 24, 2020 . Josiah Deguara . 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Josiah Deguara College Stats . September 21, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. News: April 24, 2020 . Packers select Josiah Deguara in the third round . WSAW . April 24, 2020.
  5. News: April 24, 2020 . Packers select Cincinnati TE Josiah Deguara with No. 94 pick in 2020 NFL Draft . packers.com . April 24, 2020.
  6. News: July 24, 2020 . Packers sign TE Josiah Deguara . packers.com . July 24, 2020.
  7. Web site: Racer . Owen . September 14, 2020 . Former Bearcat secures first NFL reception with Packers . September 16, 2020 . The News Record.
  8. Web site: Packers place Josiah Deguara on injured reserve. Packers.com. October 13, 2020.
  9. Web site: Camara . Brad . Josiah Deguara Finds The End Zone in Sunday's Loss To Minnesota . RotoBaller.com . November 22, 2021 . November 21, 2021.
  10. Web site: Tight End Josiah Deguara Signs Deal with Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars.com. March 28, 2024.
  11. Web site: Schneidman . Matt . September 7, 2020 . Did you know? An interesting tidbit about every player on the Packers roster . subscription . September 9, 2020 . The Athletic.