Joshua Cephus

Joshua Cephus (born March 5, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the UTSA Roadrunners.

Early life Cephus attended Dekaney High School. He committed to play college football for the UTSA Roadrunners in 2019.

College career During the 2019 season with eight receptions 153 yards and a touchdown. In the 2020 season, Cephus finished the year with 58 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns. During the 2021 season, Cephus tallied 71 receptions for 819 yards and six touchdowns, as for his performance he was named honorable mention all Conference-USA. During the 2022 season, Cephus notched 87 receptions for 985 yards and six touchdowns. In week seven of the 2023 season, Cephus recorded seven receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns, as he set the Roadrunners career record for reception's as he helped UTSA to a win over UAB. In week thirteen, Cephus hauled in 163 receiving yards and a touchdown, as he set the UTSA all-time receiving yards record in a win over South Florida. In the 2023 Frisco Bowl, Cephus hauled in seven receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown in a win over Marshall. In the game, he set the UTSA single-season receiving yards record, as he was named the offensive MVP of the bowl. Cephus finished the 2023 season with 89 receptions for 1,151 yards and ten touchdowns. For his performance on the 2023 season, Cephus was named first team all Conference-American.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars Cephus signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2024. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville on January 6, 2025. He was waived/injured by the Jaguars on August 20.

Edmonton Elks On May 7, 2026, Cephus signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Personal life On December 9, 2022, Cephus was arrested for a DWI after having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, twice the legal limit. After pleading no contest, Cephus was sentenced to 15 months of probation.

His brother, Quintez Cephus, was drafted by Detroit Lions of the National Football League in 2020.