J. J. Koski
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| Born: | December 27, 1996 San Ramon, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | San Ramon Valley (Danville, California) | ||||
| College: | Cal Poly | ||||
| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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J. J. Koski (born December 27, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Cal Poly.
Early life
[edit]Koski grew up in Danville, California and attended San Ramon Valley High School, where he played basketball and football and ran track. He caught 161 passes for 2,589 yards and 30 touchdowns during his high school career.[1]
College career
[edit]Koski was a member of the Cal Poly Mustangs for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He became a starter during his redshirt sophomore season and was named third-team All-Big Sky Conference as a redshirt junior after finishing the season with 33 receptions for 666 yards and four touchdowns.[2] As a redshirt senior he caught 42 passes for 868 yards and eight touchdowns and was named first-team All-Big Sky.[3] Koski finished his collegiate career with 121 receptions, 2,311 yards and 18 touchdowns.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Los Angeles Rams
[edit]Koski was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[5] He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later.[6][7] Koski signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 18, 2021.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp.[9] The Rams signed Koski to their active roster on November 3, 2021.[10] He made his NFL debut and returned one punt for seven yards in a 16–28 loss to the Tennessee Titans on November 7, 2021.[11] Koski was later waived by the Rams on December 7 and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] He was promoted back to the active roster on January 1, 2022.[14] He was waived on January 4, 2022 and re-signed to the practice squad. Koski won Super Bowl LVI as a member of the Rams backup players when they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[15]
On February 15, 2022, Koski signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[16] He was waived/injured on August 20, 2022, and placed on injured reserve.[17]
On March 10, 2023, Koski was waived by the Los Angeles Rams.[18]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On August 14, 2023, Koski signed with the Denver Broncos.[19] He was waived on August 27.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "2015 Cal Poly Football Media Guide". August 19, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Cal Poly Football 'Spring Game' to be held on April 27". Santa Maria Times. April 2, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cal Poly Wide Receiver J.J. Koski Set to Play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Saturday". Atascadero News. January 16, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Schiff, Rob (April 26, 2020). "Cal Poly Wide Receiver J.J. Koski Signs Free Agent Contract with Los Angeles Rams". KSBY.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cal Poly football: Receiver JJ Koski signs with LA Rams". The Tribune. April 27, 2020. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "J.J. Koski: Cut by Rams". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Rams announce 15 practice squad signings". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (January 18, 2021). "Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts". TheRams.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "J.J. Koski: Sent to waivers". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 1, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (November 3, 2021). "Rams sign J.J. Koski to 53-man roster, add WR Warren Jackson to practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Former Cal Poly receiver makes debut with Rams. Here's a look at other locals in the NFL". The Tribune. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Rams waive WR J.J. Koski". The Rams Wire. USA Today. December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Rams sign RB Mekhi Sargent to active roster, add WR J.J. Koski to practice squad". The Rams Wire. USA Today. December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Minor NFL Transcations: 1/1/22". January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". sportsillustrated.com.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 20, 2022). "Rams waive five players ahead of Aug. 23 roster reduction deadline". TheRams.com.
- ^ Williams, Charean (March 10, 2023). "Rams officially release Leonard Floyd, seven others". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 14, 2023). "Broncos sign WR J.J. Koski, waive LB Ray Wilborn". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2023). "Broncos announce several roster moves". DenverBroncos.com.