Jo'Ziah Edmond

Tackles: 1, 2x - vs. Northwestern (Nov. 23, 2024)

Solos: 1 - vs. Northwestern (Nov. 23, 2024)

Asst: 1 - at Illinois (Oct. 19, 2024)

TFLs: none

Sacks: none

Int: none

FR: none

PBUs: none

At Michigan:

• Two-time letter winner (2024-25)

Sophomore (2025):

• Appeared in two games at defensive back to earn his second varsity letter

• Contributed at defensive back against New Mexico (Aug. 30), Central Michigan (Sept. 13)

Freshman (2024):

• Appeared in eight games including four in the defensive backfield; made two tackles to earn his first varsity letter

• Made his collegiate debut contributing on special teams against Minnesota (Sept. 28)

• Contributed on special teams at Washington (Oct. 5), against Oregon (Nov. 2), at Indiana (Nov. 9)

• Played at defensive back and on special teams at Illinois (Oct. 19) and made one solo tackle

• Played as a defensive back and contributed on special teams against Michigan State (Oct. 26)

• Made one solo tackle playing in the secondary against Northwestern (Nov. 23)

• Played as a defensive back and contributed on special teams against Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl (Dec. 31)

Prep:

• Attended NorthWood High School (2024) coached by Nate Andrews

• As a senior, helped the Panthers reach the 2023 Class 4A state championship with a 12-2 record

• Transferred to NorthWood after three years at Indianapolis Warren Central

• Posted records of 5-4 and 6-6 in his final two years at Warren Central

Key Statistics:

• As a senior, made 64 tackles with five interceptions and one forced fumble

• A two-way player who also made an impact on the offensive side of the ball at wide receiver

• Caught 65 passes for 505 receiving yards with seven touchdowns in 2023; also ran for 204 yards on 26 carries with four touchdowns

• As a junior in 2022, contributed 28 tackles, five interceptions, and one forced fumble

Honors and Rankings:

• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 263 overall player nationally, the No. 24 cornerback in the country, and the No. 5 player in Indiana

• Named a four-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 108 overall player in the nation, the No. 10 cornerback nationally, and the No. 2 player in Indiana

• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 67 cornerback in the country, the No. 79 player in the region, and the No. 7 player in Indiana

• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 50 cornerback in the nation and the No. 7 player in Indiana

• On3.com four-star consensus prospect, the No. 235 player in the country, the No. 24 cornerback nationally, and the No. 5 player in Indiana

• On3.com four-star prospect, the No. 252 player in the country, the No. 27 cornerback nationally, and the No. 5 player in Indiana

• Prepstar ranking of four stars, the No. 246 player in the country, the No. 18 cornerback nationally, and the No. 5 player in the state of Indiana

• Selected to participate in the 2024 NBC Sports All-American Bowl

• Prepstar Top 300 All-American

• 2023 IndyStar Top 50 All-State honoree on defense; 2022 Super Team honorable mention

• Wide receiver MVP at the 2022 All-America Combine

Personal:

• Jo’Ziah Edmond was born November 2, 2005

• Son of Joseph and Kiki Edmond