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University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

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2016 Football Roster

Mark Walton
Mark Walton

47 Josh Esukpa

  • Position Tight End
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 245
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Mansfield, TX
  • Highschool Timberview

Biography

Pronunciation: E-sook-pah

2015 (Junior):  Esukpa appeared in seven games as a backup tight end, but did not make any receptions.

2014 (Sophomore):  Esukpa was on the roster, but did not play in any games.

2013 (Freshman):  Esukpa played in nine games on the defensive line at nose tackle and defensive tackles.  He had a big game against Texas College with four tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in a win.  He recorded another sack in a win over Houston Baptist.  He had two tackles and a quarterback hurry in a win at McMurry.  He finished the season with 12 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

2012:  Esukpa red-shirted his first year at Incarnate Word.

High School:  Esukpa played football at Timberview High School.  He earned second team all-district honors as a senior. 

Personal:  Esukpa is the son of Stanley and Millicent Esukpa and is studying sports management.  He has a sister, Christine, and a brother, Emmanuel.  He was born on August 5, 1994.

Year GM UA-A-TKL TFL QBS
2013 9 4-8-12 3.0-11 2.5-9
2015 7 0-0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
Car. 16 4-8-12 3.0-11 2.5-9

Statistics

Season:
2016

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 54

    2012Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 250 lbs
    54
  • 95

    2013Freshman

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 280 lbs
    95
  • 79

    2014Sophomore

    Defensive End
    6'1" 285 lbs
    79
  • 60

    2015Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'1" 260 lbs
    60
  • 47

    2016Junior

    Tight End
    6'1" 245 lbs
    47