Major: Construction Systems Management (2024)
Weight: 233 (2024), 225 (2023)

2024 Media Guide: Josh is in his second season with the program … he played against Michigan State as a true freshman in 2023 but otherwise red-shirted the season … he has four seasons of eligibility.

2023 Media Guide: Josh was part of the 2023 Ohio State recruiting class … he enrolled in classes in June 2023 … Josh was a top-150 prospect who was the No. 1-rated player in the state of Indiana as a senior in 2022 … had a composite four-star rating from 247Sports.

High School: Finished his senior season with 74 tackles, 20.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 sacks … was named the top defensive lineman in the state by the Indiana Football … Coaches Association and first team all-state … had a superb junior season in which he totaled 23.0 tackles-for-loss, 12.0 sacks, five quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles in 11 games .. also is a talented basketball player who averaged 13,0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game last season.

Personal: Mother is Lavonnya Mickens.