FCS Spotlight: NC A&T’s Joshua Iseah made instant impact

When Joshua Iseah arrived at North Carolina A&T last season, this was how the Aggies’ official football Web site described him:

“Iseah is a super athletic athlete with the ability to cause havoc all over the field … Should make his presence felt early on in his career.”

Iseah from Charlotte certainly lived up to his billing. North Carolina Football News turns its player spotlight today on the rising sophomore defensive end/outside linebacker, who earned freshman all-America status from FCS Football Central in his collegiate debut.

Iseah made his presence known in A&T’s opener, recording eight tackles at UAB. He played in all 11 games in 2023 and started seven times.

“Josh is physically gifted, loves to compete, and, most importantly, is a great student,” A&T coach Vincent Brown said at the end of last season. “He’s the kind of young man we are building our program’s foundation around.”

#3 Joshua Iseah

• Position: Defensive End / Outside Linebacker
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 240
• Hometown: Charlotte
• High School (Previous School): Independence HS

2023 Highlights: Finished with 59 tackles, including 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Saved one of his biggest games for last, recording 13 tackles in the November finale against Campbell, including seven solo hits.

Iseah averaged 5.4 tackles per game. He had four quarterback hurries, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.

Iseah was one of five players from North Carolina to make the FCS freshman all-America team from FCS Football Central (a product of Sports Illustrated) and one of nine from the CAA

High School Highlights: Made an astounding 264 tackles (117 unassisted) during his prep career at Independence … Earned third-team all-state as a senior … Selected to play in the ’22 Queen City Senior Bowl after enjoying a season with 125 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions.

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Eric Lusk started NC Football News in 2023. He's an old newspaper guy with a fondness for underdogs, redemption stories and the triple-option offense. He's a proud graduate of Jesse O. Sanderson High School and UNC's School of Journalism. He's thankful for God's mercy, family and second chances.

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