J. J. Koski

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J. J. Koski
No. 17 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-27) December 27, 1996 (age 25)
San Ramon, California
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:San Ramon Valley
(Danville, California)
College:Cal Poly
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2021
Return yards:109
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

J. J. Koski (born December 27, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cal Poly.

Early life and high school[]

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[]

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[]

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 when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.

On February 15, 2022, Koski signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "2015 Cal Poly Football Media Guide". August 19, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Cal Poly Football 'Spring Game' to be held on April 27". Santa Maria Times. April 2, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Cal Poly football: Receiver JJ Koski signs with LA Rams". The Tribune. April 27, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "J.J. Koski: Cut by Rams". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  7. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Rams announce 15 practice squad signings". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  8. ^ Jackson, Stu (January 18, 2021). "Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts". TheRams.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "J.J. Koski: Sent to waivers". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 1, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Rams waive WR J.J. Koski". The Rams Wire. USA Today. December 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rams sign RB Mekhi Sargent to active roster, add WR J.J. Koski to practice squad". The Rams Wire. USA Today. December 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "Minor NFL Transcations: 1/1/22". January 1, 2022.
  15. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". sportsillustrated.com.

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