Josiah Abdullah stats, 2026
Virginia (4–5, ACC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 31, 2026.
Josiah Abdullah is a wide receiver for Virginia (4–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 74th in yards per catch (17.4), 503rd in receiving TDs (1), 532nd in receiving yards (139), in 5 games.
Bio
Who is Josiah Abdullah?
- Position
- Wide receiver
- Class
- Sophomore
- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 192 pounds
- Number
- No. 13
- Hometown
- Columbus, GA
- High school
- Woodward Academy (Atlanta, GA)
- Recruiting
- 3-star, No. 563 in the 2025 class
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
Josiah Abdullah's receiving stats
He's 74th of 698 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (17.4) and 503rd of 526 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards | 139 | 532nd of 704 |
| Catches | 8 | 696th of 704 |
| Yards per catch | 17.4 | 74th of 698 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 503rd of 526 |
The season
Josiah Abdullah's receiving efficiency and big plays
He's 546th of 682 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive catches (16+ yards) | 3 | 546th of 682 |
Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
How does Josiah Abdullah compare, in charts?
Career
Josiah Abdullah's career stats
| Season | Team | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Virginia | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | Virginia | 8 | 139 | 17.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 148 | 14.8 | 1 | 0 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 31, 2026.
Advanced
Josiah Abdullah's advanced stats by season
| Season | Team | EPA/play | Pass EPA/play | Explosive catches | Total EPA | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Virginia | -1.13 | -1.13 | — | -1.1 | 2% |
| 2026 | Virginia | -0.74 | -0.74 | 37.5% | -2.2 | 2% |
EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.
Game log
Josiah Abdullah's game log, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Receiving yards | Catches | Receiving TDs | Explosive catches (16+ yards) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs. West Virginia | L 27–38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | vs. Delaware | W 42–3 | 83 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | at Florida State | L 7–38 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | at Wake Forest | L 7–51 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
FAQ
Questions about Josiah Abdullah
What position does Josiah Abdullah play?
Josiah Abdullah plays wide receiver for Virginia, which is 4–5 this season.
Where is Josiah Abdullah from, and what year is he?
Josiah Abdullah is a sophomore wide receiver for Virginia, listed at 5-10 and 192 pounds, from Columbus, GA.
How tall is Josiah Abdullah, and how much does he weigh?
Josiah Abdullah is listed at 5-10 and 192 pounds on Virginia's 2026 roster.
What year is Josiah Abdullah?
Josiah Abdullah is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.
What are Josiah Abdullah's career stats?
Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Josiah Abdullah has 10 catches for 148 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Who does Josiah Abdullah play for?
Virginia (4–5, ACC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 13.
Is Josiah Abdullah eligible for the NFL Draft?
Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Josiah Abdullah was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.
How did Josiah Abdullah play in his last game?
Week 9 at Wake Forest: 37 receiving yards, 4 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Virginia lost 7–51.
Where did Josiah Abdullah go to high school?
Woodward Academy (Atlanta, GA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 563 in the 2025 class.
What are Josiah Abdullah's stats this season?
139 receiving yards, 8 catches, 17.4 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 5 games, through Oct 31, 2026.
How does Josiah Abdullah rank nationally?
Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 74th of 698 in yards per catch, 503rd of 526 in receiving TDs, 532nd of 704 in receiving yards.