2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Joshua Cephus, WR, UTSA

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Joshua Cephus, #2
School (Code)	TXSN
DOB, Class Yr	3-5-2001
Height, Weight	6023, 188
40 Yd Dash	4.55
Arms, Hands	3100, 0914
Position/Depth	WR / Starter
Honors/Captainship
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	TNMI, TXNO, ALBI
Scout Name / Date	Bryan Ault / 11-7-2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	9 GP, 66 REC, 742 YDS, 4 TD
2021	14 GP, 71 REC, 803 YDS, 6 TD
2020	12 GP, 58 REC, 547 YDS, 5 TD
2019	12 GP, 8 REC, 153 YDS, 1 TD

Player Summary:

Senior. Starts at slot WR where he projects at the next level. Good versatility as an inside WR – used on motions/toss run plays, also used frequently on trick plays where he can pitch it to another player after the handoff and create some razzle-dazzle for the offense. Has average speed and below-average blocking skills, but possesses good hands, versatility, and vision after the catch to add value to a pro team. Has good hands – looks the ball in and can make midair catches. Does a good job of adjusting high and low and tracking the ball midair. Can come down with the ball and win contested catches. Shows good vision and patience to follow blocks after the catch. Lacks top-end speed and isn’t very shifty but can make first defenders miss and elude initial tacklers in space. Displays good on-field awareness and keeps the play alive for the QB. Is a willing blocker but below-average in form, technique and toughness; doesn’t go up after defenders or drive them off the ball. Has decent burst off the line of scrimmage but lacks the explosiveness typically desired of a slot WR.  Can make defenders miss but lacks top-end speed to be a game-breaker. Very linear receiver who isn’t asked to run a lot of different routes.

Scheme Fit:

Inside WR.

Power Statement:

Josh is a below-average blocker with average speed, but he has good hands, good versatility, and strong vision after the catch to be a pro prospect.