
Josiah Trotter
#45Linebacker
Josiah Trotter wears number 45 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Status
- Active
- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 237 lbs
- Age
- 21
- Experience
- Rookie
- College
- Missouri
- Draft
- 2026: Rd 2, Pk 46 (TB)
A 21-year-old linebacker out of Missouri, Josiah is in his rookie season.
2026 season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Career stats by season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
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Josiah questions
Who wears number 45 for the Buccaneers?
Josiah Trotter wears number 45 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays linebacker, with the team since 2026.
Is Josiah Trotter a starter?
Yes, he is listed first at ILB on the Week 7 depth chart.
What position does Josiah Trotter play?
Josiah Trotter plays linebacker. He is the Buccaneers' starting ILB.
How tall is Josiah Trotter?
Josiah Trotter is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) tall.
How old is Josiah Trotter?
Josiah Trotter is 21 years old.
Is Josiah Trotter playing Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers?
Josiah Trotter carries no game designation and is expected to be available Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers.
Where did Josiah Trotter play college football?
Josiah Trotter played at Missouri. He entered the NFL in the 2026: Rd 2, Pk 46 (TB).
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