Josh Palmer Explained

Joshua Palmer
Current Team:Los Angeles Chargers
Number:5
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:September 22, 1999
Birth Place:Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:210
College:Tennessee (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:3
Draftpick:77
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:143
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,703
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:9
Pfr:PalmJo00

Joshua Keith Palmer (born September 22, 1999) is a Canadian professional American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee and was drafted by the Chargers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Palmer grew up in Brampton, Ontario, the son of Keith and Alethia Palmer. He has two sisters, Lanisha and Keiana. He initially attended St. Roch Catholic Secondary School, where he played basketball and ran track in addition to playing football. He was named St Roch's junior athlete of the year in tenth grade. He played wide receiver and defensive back helping St Roch win two JV football titles in ninth and tenth grade. He also played for the Burlington Stampeders of the Ontario Football Conference and the Brampton Bulldogs. After participating in summer football camps in the United States and receiving interest from several Division I football programs, Palmer transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for his final two years of high school.[1] Palmer was rated a three star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Syracuse during the summer before his senior year.[2] He finished his senior season with 32 receptions for 506 yards with eight touchdowns and was named second-team Class 7A All-State. Palmer de-committed from Syracuse and opted to sign to play at Tennessee.[3] [4]

College career

Palmer played in all 12 of the Volunteers' games as a freshman, catching nine passes for 98 yards.[5] He became a starter as a sophomore and finished the season with 23 receptions for 484 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for one touchdown.[6] Palmer caught 34 passes for 457 yards and one touchdown as a junior.[7] He finished his senior season, which was shortened to nine games due to COVID-19, with 33 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns.[8]

Statistics

Tennessee Volunteers
YearRecYdsAvgTD
201799810.90
20182348421.02
20193445713.41
20203347514.44
Career991,51415.37

Professional career

2021

Palmer was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round (77th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[9] Though eligible and ranked as the #1 Canadian prospect, he was not selected in the subsequent 2021 CFL Draft.[10] Palmer signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers on July 23, 2021.[11]

Palmer had one catch for 17 yards in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team.[12] In Week 8, Palmer recorded his first career touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Justin Herbert in a 27–24 loss to the New England Patriots.[13] Overall, in his rookie season, Palmer appeared in all 17 games, of which he started five. Palmer finished the 2021 season with 33 receptions for 353 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[14]

2022

In Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, Palmer had eight receptions for 106 receiving yards in the 20–17 victory.[15] Two weeks later, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had eight receptions for 106 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 30–27 loss.[16] On the 2022 season, Palmer appeared in 16 games, of which he started 11. He finished with 72 receptions for 769 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[17]

2023

Palmer began the 2023 season third on the depth chart behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5, Palmer had five receptions for 133 yards in the 31–17 loss.[18] During a game against the Chicago Bears in Week 8, he suffered a sprain to his right knee but continued to play throughout the game. After being ruled out for the next game against the New York Jets, he was placed on injured reserve on November 5, 2023.[19] [20] He was activated on December 12.[21] In his first game back, he had four receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in a 63–21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.[22] He finished the 2023 season with 38 receptions for 581 yards and two touchdowns in ten games and six starts.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juzenas . Frank . July 15, 2015 . Palmer heading south . January 27, 2021 . Brampton Guardian.
  2. Web site: Mink . Nate . June 22, 2016 . Syracuse football recruiting: WR Josh Palmer commits . January 27, 2021 . The Post-Standard.
  3. Web site: January 24, 2017 . Aquinas WR Joshua Palmer commits to Tennessee . January 27, 2021 . Sun-Sentinel.
  4. Web site: Bailey . Stephen . January 12, 2017 . Syracuse football wide receiver commit Josh Palmer to take official visit to Tennessee . January 27, 2021 . The Post-Standard.
  5. Web site: Roepken . Corey . September 21, 2018 . Tennessee's Josh Palmer, AKA 'Air Canada,' ready for take off . January 27, 2021 . The Daily Times.
  6. Web site: Brown . Patrick . April 14, 2019 . Josh Palmer caps impressive spring with touchdown, award . January 30, 2023 . GoVols247 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Paschall . David . August 26, 2020 . Vols senior receiver Josh Palmer moves on with star duo now in NFL . January 27, 2021 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  8. Web site: Toppmeyer . Blake . January 14, 2021 . Josh Palmer says 'thank you' to Tennessee, sets sights on NFL draft . January 27, 2021 . Knoxville News Sentinel.
  9. Web site: Elwood . Hayley . April 30, 2021 . Chargers Draft WR Joshua Palmer with 77th Pick . May 11, 2021 . Chargers.com.
  10. Web site: April 26, 2021 . Josh Palmer tops spring CFL Scouting Bureau Rankings . April 27, 2021 . Canadian Football League.
  11. Web site: Links . Zachary . July 23, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 7/23/21 . January 30, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.
  12. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at Washington Football Team - September 12th, 2021 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers - October 31st, 2021 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: Josh Palmer 2021 Game Log . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Falcons - November 6th, 2022 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers - November 20th, 2022 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Josh Palmer 2022 Game Log . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs - October 22nd, 2023 . January 15, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: November 5, 2023 . Chargers place WR Joshua Palmer on injured reserve with knee injury . November 21, 2023 . FOX Sports . Associated Press.
  20. Web site: November 5, 2023 . Los Angeles Chargers Activate Jalen Guyton, Otito Ogbonnia; Place Joshua Palmer on Injured Reserve and Waive Christopher Hinton . January 14, 2024 . Chargers.com.
  21. Web site: December 12, 2023 . Chargers Place Justin Herbert on Injured Reserve; Activate Joshua Palmer . January 14, 2024 . Chargers.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders - December 14th, 2023 . January 15, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  23. Web site: Josh Palmer 2023 Game Log . January 15, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.