Joel Cordoba - Football - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Joel Cordoba

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 315
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Plainfield, N.J.
High School:
Plainfield HS

2025 (Freshman)

Appeared in all 12 games as a key contributor
Finished with 68 total tackles (34 unassisted, 34 assisted)
Posted 1.5 tackles for loss for 2 yards
Registered 1 quarterback hurry
Broke up 1 pass
Career-high 13 tackles came at both Bowling Green and Akron
Had 7 tackles against Merrimack and Texas Tech

Prior to Kent State

Recorded 150 tackles, 11 interceptions, and five forced fumbles
Named 2023 Central Jersey's 2-Way Player of the Year
Three-time First Team All-Division and All-Big Central Conference Player

New Kent State Football Special Teams Analyst Josh Cribbs Previews the 2026 Season and His New Role

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Football 2025 Early Signing Day Press Conference

Wednesday, December 03

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Cinematic Recap

Sunday, November 30

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Football Game Highlights

Saturday, November 29

Kent State Sports Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Introductory Interview with Dane Richardson (WATCH)

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Returns Home as Special Teams Analyst

Wednesday, April 29

Coaching announcement graphic featuring 'Dave Bucar – Tight Ends Coach' in large cream and gold text on an orange and gold background at left, alongside an action photo of Bucar on the sideline wearing a headset, glasses, and gray Under Armour hoodie while holding a clipboard, with a crowd visible behind him and the Kent State lightning bolt, Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos at lower left.

Kent State Football Adds Dave Bucar as Tight Ends Coach

Wednesday, April 29

Carney vs Merrimack

Golden Flashes have Ten Named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Wednesday, April 08