#78 Josh Eames

2006
One of the offensive line[apos]s top blocking technicans, Eames was prehaps the most versatile Commodore lineman, playing both guard and tackle while fighting through a midseason injury… Played in 10 games, starting nine contests at left guard… Has 21 career starts entering final season in 2007… Earned top blocking grade for performance at Alabama that earned team[apos]s Offensive Player of the Week honors… Was playing best football of Commodore career when he suffered knee injury at Georgia… Sat out games against South Carolina and Duke, only to play limited snaps at right tackle against Florida… Returned to familiar left guard starting role for final two games of season.

2005
One of the most improved players on Commodore interior front…A starter in every game while playing both guard positions…Opened the season as starting left guard, then moved to right guard for the last nine games when Mac Pyle was injured at Arkansas… Showed continued improvement as season transpired, concluding campaign as one of unit[apos]s most dependable blockers.

2004
Played in six games as reserve offensive guard… Received first collegiate action versus South Carolina.

2003
Redshirted.

High School
Senior captain and two-way starter for Caper Tigers team that went 6-4… Named All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-County as a senior offensive tackle… Named First-Team South Jersey Offensive Line by Camden Courier Post… Led the way for teammate RB Matt Dicken to gain 1,778 yards rushing in 2002 and more than 4,000 yards in career, both setting new Cape Atlantic League marks… On defense, had 55 total tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles as senior… Ended career with 135 tackles and nine sacks… Also played center on basketball squad.

Academics
Eames is majoring in Civil Engineering.

Personal
Joshua Eames… Born in Reading, Pa., the only son of Larry and Teresa Eames… ‘Stork’… Has one younger sister, Rachel… Dad is a business manager, mom is a registered nurse… Hometown is located on shore near southern tip of New Jersey… National Honor Society member who earned Scholar Athlete All-American status from National Football Foundation… Enjoys playing the guitar.