Virginia Cavaliers#7 · CB Josiah Persinger
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 179 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Roanoke, VA
Josiah Persinger is a CB (#7) for Virginia, from Roanoke, VA. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 6
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 6
Havoc rate 16
Measurables
Height 4
Weight 4
Frame 4
Experience 10
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Josiah Persinger career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UVA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | UVA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Delaware | W 42-3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 11 | vs Norfolk State | W 59-3 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowVirginia CB: #7
- ClassSophomore
- HometownRoanoke, VA
Josiah Persinger: Virginia CB profile and stats
Josiah Persinger is a CB (#7) for Virginia, from Roanoke, VA. This profile tracks Josiah Persinger's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Virginia roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Virginia sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Josiah Persinger in the news
All newsPreviewSyracuse at Virginia: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Syracuse visits Virginia at Scott Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on ACC Network.2026-10-07RecapVirginia beat Delaware 42-3 (Week 4, 2026)Virginia beat Delaware 42-3 at Scott Stadium. Now Virginia is 3-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Delaware is 2-2.2026-09-26RecapWest Virginia beat Virginia 38-27 (Week 3, 2026)West Virginia beat Virginia 38-27 at Bank of America Stadium, a neutral site. Now West Virginia is 3-0, and Virginia is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Josiah Persinger play for?
Josiah Persinger plays for Virginia, wearing #7 at CB.
What position does Josiah Persinger play?
Josiah Persinger is a CB for Virginia.
How tall is Josiah Persinger?
Josiah Persinger is 5-11 and weighs 179 lb.
What year is Josiah Persinger in?
Josiah Persinger is listed as a sophomore on the Virginia roster.
Where is Josiah Persinger from?
Josiah Persinger is from Roanoke, VA.
How many tackles does Josiah Persinger have?
Josiah Persinger has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.