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45 Joseph Townsend

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

Biography

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. 

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 63

    2021Freshman

    Defensive Lineman
    6'2" 218 lbs
    63
  • 90

    2022Sophomore

    Defensive Lineman
    6'2" 232 lbs
    90
  • 45

    2023Junior

    Defensive Lineman
    6'3" 249 lbs
    45
  • 45

    2024Senior

    Defensive Lineman
    6'3" 250 lbs
    45
  • 45

    2025Fifth Year

    Defensive Lineman
    6'2" 240 lbs
    45
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