Joseph Townsend - 2025 - Football - Holy Cross Athletics

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Position Defensive Lineman
Class Fifth Year
Height 6-2
Weight 240
Hometown Newark, N.J.
High School Taft (Conn.)

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HONORS & AWARDS:
Davitt Award (2024)
Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2022)
Shield Award (2021)

AS A SENIOR IN 2024:

Played in all 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman.
Racked up 13 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and team-high five sacks.
Contributed two sacks and a forced fumble in win over Bucknell (11/16).
Returned blocked punt for a touchdown against Georgetown (11/23).
Honored with Davitt Award as team's top defensive lineman.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2023:

Did not appear in any games.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2022:

Appeared in 10 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams.
Recorded a sack against Bucknell (10/8).
Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2021:

Won Shield Award, presented to the outstanding defensive demonstration team player that has persevered with great emotion and total selflessness in pursuit of team excellence.
Appeared in three games as a reserve defensive lineman.
Recorded two sacks and a forced fumble.
Sacked the quarterback for a loss of five yards against Colgate (10/23).
Had a sack for a loss of three yards and a forced fumble vs. Bucknell (11/20).

PERSONAL:

Majoring in mathematics.

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2021Freshman

Defensive Lineman

6'2" 218 lbs

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2022Sophomore

Defensive Lineman

6'2" 232 lbs

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2023Junior

Defensive Lineman

6'3" 249 lbs

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2024Senior

Defensive Lineman

6'3" 250 lbs

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2025Fifth Year

Defensive Lineman

6'2" 240 lbs

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