JosiahZayas
CBCB#17PSU Nittany Lions
6'2" • 205lbs • Fr.Draft Eligibility:2031
- Overall Grade '26
- 76.3
- 110th/1005 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 250
- 561st/2259 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 2
- 32nd/1005 - CBs
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Josiah
Zayas
CB
#17
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PSU Nittany Lions
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/19/2026
Josiah Zayas is a cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions who earned a 76.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 110th among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 83.1 ranked 22nd among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 59.8 ranked 738th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Zayas broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 25.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 13 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 16 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Penn State Nittany Lions
2026 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
76.3
AVG
110th/1005 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
83.1
AVG
22nd/1005 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
58.0
AVG
459th/1005 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
59.8
AVG
738th/1005 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsWIUN
93.1
Week 4, 2026
@MIUN
86
Week 7, 2026
vsNYBU
68.7
Week 3, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsCASC
51.4
Week 6, 2026
@PATE
55.2
Week 2, 2026
@ILNW
58.5
Week 5, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
16
375th/1005 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
32nd/1005 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
60th/1005 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
13
601st/1005 CBs
Defense
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Rank
375
th
Solo Tackles
16
429
th
Assists
3
160
th
Forced Fumbles
0
227
th
Stops
7
129
th
Sacks
0
735
th
Missed Tackles
5
32
nd
Interceptions
2
19
th
Passer Rating Allowed
25.6
28
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
6.2
60
th
Total Pressures
3
782
nd
PBUs
0
601
st
Receptions Allowed
13
Snaps
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Rank
561
st
Total Snaps
250
456
th
Run Defense Snaps
123
110
th
Pass Rush Snaps
11
671
st
Coverage Snaps
116
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