Ray Ray Joseph Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates

Catches TD pass but held in check Joseph totaled four receptions (on five targets) for five yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 30-17 overtime loss against UAB.

Impact Despite being held to a team-low four yards among all pass catchers, Joseph led ECU with four receptions, three of which came during the opening quarter. The wideout caught a three-yard touchdown pass to start the scoring. Outside of that scoring grab, he struggled to find operating room against UAB's secondary. Even after a low-yardage outing, he remains a key target in the Pirates' passing attack.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 vic...

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Hits paydirt twice Joseph hauled in 6 of 9 targets for 68 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-12 victory versus Rice.

Impact Joseph served as the primary target for quarterback Emory Williams, leading the team with six receptions and 68 yards in their conference opener. The wideout opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter before adding a six-yard score later in the contest. He has now recorded a touchdown in consecutive games and will look to extend his scoring streak against UAB on Thursday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Engleman's 43-yard TD run in 4th helps East Carolina beat Rice 28-12

TJ Engleman Jr. runs for 136 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown, helping East Carolina secure a 28-12 win over Rice in their American Conference opener

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Paces receiving corps in win Joseph tallied 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 141 yards during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.

Impact Joseph emerged as Emory Williams' top target Saturday, hauling in double-digit receptions for the first time this season. North Carolina Central's secondary had no answer for the wideout as he paced the team by a wide margin in both catches and yards. It is worth noting that Jeremiah Melvin (back) and Brock Spalding (back) did not suit up, which allowed for increased targets. Regardless, it was a highly promising performance for Joseph, who has an opportunity to solidify himself as a staple in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina scores 6 TDs in first half to cruise past North Carolina Central 42-9

Emory Williams threw three touchdown passes and TJ Engleman Jr. accounted for three scores, and East Carolina rolled past North Carolina Central 42-9

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Set to start opener Joseph (undisclosed) is set to start in Saturday's game at Alabama, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Joseph is good to go for the Pirates' season opener after getting banged up during August's scrimmage. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver's starting designation could very well be due to position mate Brock Spalding (undisclosed) being inactive. Either way, Joseph will aim to build off his two catches for 25 yards with Miami last season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up during scrimmage Joseph (undisclosed) got banged up early during Saturday's scrimmage, though the injury is not believed to be serious, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Joseph exited Saturday's scrimmage early and was unable to return, though early indications are positive on the severity of his issue. The 5-foot-11 receiver transferred in from Miami in the offseason, where he appeared in just two games for the Hurricanes a year ago. With the news that his injury is believed to be minor, Joseph can likely still be looked at as probable for the team's season opener, barring any further setbacks.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join ECU Joseph will join East Carolina from the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Joseph, who did not appear for Miami after Week 3, has found a new program in the transfer portal. This move down to the Group of Five could mean more opportunities next season as he only made 14 catches with the Hurricanes across three seasons.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Joseph plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact After the College Football Playoff, Joseph will enter the NCAA's transfer portal. Despite being a consensus four-star recruit in Miami's 2023 class, the junior still has no triple-digit yard seasons or any touchdowns.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Ray Ray Joseph, JoJo Trader, Damari Brown and Robert Stafford post-practice interviews Watch wide receivers Ray Ray Joseph and JoJo Trader and cornerbacks Damari Brown and Robert Stafford in interviews after practice on Thursda...

APRIL 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Expected to play vs FSU Head coach Mario Cristobal indicated Monday that Joseph (undisclosed) is excepted to be a full-go for Saturday's game against Florida State, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida...

Impact Joseph missed last week's game against Virginia but is set to return to the field. The freshman last caught a reception in Week 4 and is not expected to be a major part of the Hurricanes' offense this week.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Saturday Joseph is not in uniform for Saturday's game against North Carolina State, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact It's unclear what's holding Joseph out of action, but the freshman wideout has not caught a pass since Week 4 and his absence won't change up the Miami gameplan on offense. His next chance to return will be Nov. 11 against Florida State.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Nathaniel Joseph catching passes before fall practices begin Watch wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph catching passes on Monday.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

Engleman's 43-yard TD run in 4th helps East Carolina beat Rice 28-12

East Carolina scores 6 TDs in first half to cruise past North Carolina Central 42-9