ACTIVE

JosiahTrotter

LBLB#45TB Buccaneers
6'2" • 237lbs • 21y/o
Overall Grade '26
71.5
20th/75 - LBs
Snap Count '26
348
42nd/149 - LBs
Tackles '26
39
15th/75 - LBs
WK 8 MATCHUP
vs ATL 11/1, 6:00 PM
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Josiah
Trotter
LB
#45
|
TB Buccaneers

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Josiah Trotter is a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 71.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 20th among 75 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 62.5 ranked 34th among 75 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 72.4 ranked 19th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 71.9 ranked 17th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 39 solo tackles on the season. Trotter generated 3 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 70.1 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 4 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2026 - Present
Missouri Tigers
2025
West Virginia Mountaineers
2023 - 2024
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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
71.5
AVG
20th/75 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
72.4
AVG
19th/75 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
71.9
AVG
17th/75 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
62.5
AVG
34th/75 LBs

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
39
15th/75 LBs
SACKS
1
14th/75 LBs
ASSISTS
14
30th/75 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
23rd/75 LBs
Rank
15
th
Solo Tackles
39
30
th
Assists
14
23
rd
Forced Fumbles
0
24
th
Stops
19
14
th
Sacks
1
25
th
Missed Tackles
4
6
th
Passer Rating Allowed
70.1
52
nd
Total Pressures
3
Rank
42
nd
Total Snaps
348
51
st
Run Defense Snaps
117
7
th
Pass Rush Snaps
53
42
nd
Coverage Snaps
178