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As a Freshman (2024)
• Played in four regular-season games and the Birmingham Bowl win over Georgia Tech
• Caught a 65-yard pass from Diego Pavia for his first career touchdown at Missouri
High School
• Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and a three-star by On3, ESPN and Rivals
• Unanimously ranked among the top-100 receivers nationally, topped by No. 64 by 247Sports
• Named a top-10 recruit in Arkansas by On3 (5), 247Sports (10), ESPN (9) and Rivals (7)
• Played on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and safety at Earle High School for head coach Odell Brown
• Made 69 catches for 1,573 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior, also played defensive snaps and made several interceptions
• Earned 2A all-state honors from the Arkansas High School Coaches Association
• Named to the 2023 Freaks List by 247Sports
• Played basketball and competed in track and field in high school
• Posted a 6’6″ high jump
The McVay File
• Full Name: Joseph McVay
• Hometown: Earle, Ark.
• Birthday: October 17, 2005
• High School: Earle High School
• Parents: Denise McVay and Jeremie Alexander
• Also received offers from Penn State, Purdue, South Carolina, Texas A&M, and others