Joseph Ugwu Jr.
Joseph Ugwu Jr. is a three-star recruit from Katy, TX, out of Katy Paetow (No. 1,794 in the 2024 class) who has not played in UTSA's 8 games this season.
Where Ugwu comes from
- Katy, TX
- Katy Paetow
- About 150 miles from Alamodome
- Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class.
- On the UTSA roster since 2024
Where Ugwu fits
UTSA lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 64th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
UTSA is 7-1. Next: at Florida Atlantic, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Katy Paetow
Also from Katy, TX
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UTSA -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 64th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UTSA has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Spencer Burford went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Three seasons at UTSA
- 2026 UTSA TraylorYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 UTSA TraylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 UTSA TraylorYear 1 · Games –
- High school Katy PaetowKaty, TX · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class. Signed with UTSA.Also from Katy Paetow: DJ Hicks (Texas A&M), Deyjhon Pettaway (Texas A&M), Daymion Sanford (Texas A&M) and 8 more.
2024
- Signed with UTSAThree-star, out of Katy Paetow
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Jeff Traylor.