Joshua Atiemo

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
210
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Milford, Mich.
High School:
Detroit Catholic Central H.S.
Twitter:
@josh_atiemo6
Instagram:
@josh_atiemo2

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2026 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, Mich., where he played two years of varsity football for head coach Justin Cessante … Played outside linebacker, middle linebacker, safety, and nickel … Helped guide Detroit Catholic Central to a 25-1 overall record in his two years on varsity … Over two-year varsity career, made 102 total tackles (67 solo), 15.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, intercepted two passes, broke up five passes, and forced two fumbles in 26 career games … Finished with 67 total tackles (46 solo), 11.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, intercepted two passes, and broke up three passes in 13 games as a senior … Made seven tackles with 1.0 sack, 2.0 tackles for loss in the state title game vs. Detroit Cass Technical … Made eight tackles with 2.0 sacks, and 2.0 tackles for loss vs. Harland … Made eight tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack vs. King … Intercepted pass vs. Warren De La Salle … Totaled nine tackles (six solo) with 1.0 tackle for loss vs. CCHS … Led the Shamrocks to an perfect 13-0 record, MHSAA Division I state title as a senior … The Shamrocks defeated Cass Technical 42-19 in the state title game … Totaled 35 tackles (21 solo) with 4.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, in 13 games played as a junior … Led the Shamrocks to a 12-1 overall record, 5-0 league record and No. 2 state ranking as a junior … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com.

PERSONAL

Born Joshua Atiemo on April 13, 2008 … Son of Humphrey and Sherry Atiemo … Hobbies and interests include working out, playing video games, hanging out with friends … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Michigan State, VMI, Saginaw Valley State, Wayne State, and Findlay … Interested in pursuing a pre-Law or finance degree.