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Joshua Michael Love (born September 12, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for San Jose State. He also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL).
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Early life
[edit]Love grew up in Mission Viejo, California, and initially attended Tesoro High School before transferring to Long Beach Polytechnic High School after his sophomore year. He shared snaps at quarterback during his junior year but finished the season with 17 touchdown passes to just two interceptions.[1] As a senior, Love passed for 3,199 yards and 41 touchdowns as he led the Jackrabbits to an 11–2 record and was named the Moore League Offensive Player of the Year.[2][3] Love was lightly recruited coming out of high school and committed to play college football at San Jose State University as a preferred walk-on.[4]
College career
[edit]Love walked-on to the San Jose State Spartans football team and redshirted his true freshman season and was awarded a scholarship at the end of the year.[1] He played in all 12 of SJSU's games the following season, serving as the holder on the field goal unit and throwing passes in five games with one start, completing 31 of 60 passes for 392 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions.[5] As a redshirt sophomore Love played in nine games with five starts, completing 54.1% of his passes for 928 yards and five touchdowns with seven interceptions.[6] He became the Spartans' starting quarterback early during his redshirt junior season and finished the year with 1,963 yards and 14 touchdowns while completing 56.1% of his passes.[7] Love started all of SJSU's games as a senior and was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week after completing 32 of 49 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns in a 31–24 upset win over Arkansas.[8] He finished the season with for 3,923 passing yards and 22 touchdowns with a 60.9% completion percentage and was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference and was the first Spartan to be named the conference Offensive Player of the Year since San Jose State joined the conference.[9][10] Love finished his collegiate career with the third most passing yards in school history with 7,206 yards and seventh all-time with 43 touchdown passes.[11]
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||||
| 2015 | San Jose State | 0 | 0 | — | Redshirted 
| ||||||||||||
| 2016 | San Jose State | 12 | 1 | 0–1 | 31 | 60 | 51.7 | 392 | 2 | 5 | 100.9 | 14 | -41 | -2.9 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | San Jose State | 9 | 5 | 1–4 | 92 | 170 | 54.1 | 928 | 5 | 7 | 101.4 | 19 | −60 | −3.2 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | San Jose State | 8 | 8 | 1–7 | 162 | 289 | 56.1 | 1,963 | 14 | 9 | 122.9 | 30 | −93 | −3.1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | San Jose State | 12 | 12 | 5–7 | 293 | 481 | 60.9 | 3,923 | 22 | 8 | 141.2 | 25 | −88 | −3.5 | 3 | ||
| Career | 41 | 26 | 7–19 | 578 | 1,000 | 57.8 | 7,206 | 43 | 29 | 126.7 | 88 | -282 | -3.2 | 3 | |||
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m) |
203 lb (92 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) | |||||||||
| All values from Pro Day[12] | ||||||||||||
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]Love signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL draft.[13] He was waived on August 25, 2020.[14]
Carolina Panthers
[edit]Love was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad on November 2, 2021.[15] He was released on November 9.[16]
Pittsburgh Maulers
[edit]Love was selected in the 12th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL).[17] He was released on May 10, 2022.
Michigan Panthers
[edit]On May 10, 2022, Love was claimed off waivers by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[18]
In the first game of the 2023 Michigan Panthers season, Love set the USFL record for highest completion percentage, with 90 percent of his passes having been completed.[19]
Memphis Showboats
[edit]On March 13, 2024, Love signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).[20]
Calgary Stampeders
[edit]On March 10, 2025, Love signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[21]
Career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | League | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2022 | PIT | USFL | 3 | 3 | 0–3 | 40 | 73 | 54.8 | 440 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 70.6 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 |
| MICH | 4 | 2 | 0–2 | 31 | 59 | 52.5 | 351 | 5.9 | 2 | 2 | 67.8 | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | MICH | 9 | 9 | 3–6 | 143 | 236 | 60.6 | 1,556 | 6.6 | 13 | 10 | 80.8 | 27 | 49 | 1.8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | MEM | UFL | 5 | 1 | 1–0 | 38 | 55 | 69.1 | 313 | 5.7 | 2 | 3 | 72.8 | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 2025 | CGY | CFL | 6 | 0 | 0–0 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 67 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 89.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UFL career | 21 | 15 | 4–11 | 252 | 423 | 59.5 | 2,660 | 6.2 | 19 | 17 | 75.7 | 41 | 91 | 2.2 | 1 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lombardi, David (August 22, 2019). "In a career full of challenges, QB Josh Love is ready to helm San Jose State's turnaround bid". The Athletic. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "UNLV faces a survivor in San Jose State QB Josh Love". Las Vegas Review-Journal. October 25, 2018. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Football: Lobos' Tuioti, Spartans' Love have a close bond". Albuquerque Journal. October 2, 2019. Archived from the original on October 4, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "San Jose State gets commitment from Long Beach Poly QB". East Bay Times. February 23, 2015. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Tucker, Cody (July 23, 2019). "SJSU's Josh Love thought he might be the Pokes next QB … they chose another guy instead". 7220sports.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Quarterback has Love for leadership". Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Takeaways: Josh Love, defense guide San Jose State to third straight win". The Mercury News. October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "San Jose State rolls into Arkansas, stuns Razorbacks". The Mercury News. September 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "San Jose State's Love named Mountain West Offensive Player". The Mercury News. December 4, 2019. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Ringolsby, Tracy (December 4, 2019). "QB Josh Love 1st San Jose Spartan to Earn MW Offensive Player of the Year Honors". SI.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Hellman, Sam (February 3, 2020). "PFF ranks top 10 quarterback prospects in NFL Draft". 247Sports.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Josh Love, San Jose State, QB, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "Josh Love: Signing with Rams". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. April 25, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Rams waive QB Josh Love, sign two linebackers". Rams Wire. August 25, 2020. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (November 2, 2021). "Panthers signing Josh Love to practice squad". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Josh Love: Released from practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 9, 2021. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Bittner, Adam (February 23, 2022). "USFL draft: Meet the Pittsburgh Maulers' inaugural class". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ @USFLPanthers (May 10, 2022). "Roster Update" (Tweet). Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "JOSH LOVE'S SIZZLING OUTING HELPS PANTHERS OVERCOME MISCUES IN OPENING WIN". theusfl.com. April 16, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Larsen, James (March 13, 2024). "Memphis Showboats Sign QB Josh Love, Waive Cole Kelley". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Stampeders sign American QB Josh Love". CFL.ca. March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
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Early life
Background
Joshua Michael Love was born on September 12, 1996, in Mission Viejo, California, a suburb in Orange County.[11][6] Love grew up in a supportive family environment, with his father, Mike Love, playing a key role in nurturing his early interest in football. As a toddler, Love's fascination with the sport began at a local pizza parlor in Orange County, similar to Chuck E. Cheese, where he won a small football prize from a claw crane game. At just three years old, he demonstrated remarkable arm talent by throwing accurate spirals with the toy, prompting his father to encourage indoor catch sessions at home despite the risk to household items.[12] His family also included an older sister who was involved in soccer, exposing Love to other athletic pursuits during his early years in Orange County. These foundational experiences, centered around family encouragement and his innate throwing ability, helped instill a strong determination that carried into his later development. This early passion for football marked a pivotal transition toward organized sports in high school.[12]High school career
Josh Love attended Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California, as a freshman before transferring to Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, for his sophomore year, and then to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.[13][14] At Long Beach Poly, he split time at quarterback as a junior before taking over as the full-time starter in his senior season of 2014.[12] That year, Love threw for 3,199 yards and 41 touchdowns on 200 completions out of 318 attempts, while adding six rushing touchdowns and leading the Jackrabbits to an 11–2 record.[15][16] His performance earned him Moore League Offensive Player of the Year honors, first-team All-Pac-5 Division selection, and all-state special mention recognition.[15][17] Despite these achievements, Love's recruitment was limited by his 6-foot-2, 188-pound frame and late breakout as a starter, which reduced his visibility to college programs; he received no scholarship offers and enrolled at San Jose State as a preferred walk-on.[18][12][19]College career
San Jose State
Josh Love joined the San Jose State Spartans as a preferred walk-on in 2015 after limited high school recruitment, redshirting his freshman year to develop behind the depth chart.[19][15][20] He earned a scholarship in August 2016 and saw limited action that season as the backup to starter Kenny Potter.[21][20] Love's role expanded in 2017 with his first significant playing time, appearing in 9 games and making three starts amid the team's transitional struggles under new head coach Brent Brennan. In 2018, he appeared in 8 games primarily in relief, helping to stabilize the quarterback position despite ongoing team challenges.[20][12] Love became the full-time starter in 2019, leading a notable turnaround for the Spartans from a 1-11 record the previous year to 5-7, their best mark under Brennan.[20][22] His leadership fostered improved team chemistry, including efforts to build rapport with the offensive line through personalized outreach. For his performance, Love was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, the first San Jose State player to earn the honor in nearly three decades and the program's first since 1990.[22][23][24] Over his four active seasons from 2016 to 2019, Love appeared in 41 games and made 26 starts, embodying perseverance through personal and team adversities.[15] He navigated multiple concussions in 2018 that sidelined him for four games, contributed to a program that endured a 3-22 record across Brennan's first two seasons, and recovered from a 2017 off-field incident that impacted his mental health with the support of university counseling.[12] His journey from walk-on to conference award winner earned him a nomination for the Burlsworth Trophy, recognizing top performers who succeeded without initial scholarships.[21]College statistics
Over his four seasons at San Jose State from 2016 to 2019, Josh Love accumulated 7,206 passing yards, 43 passing touchdowns, and 29 interceptions, completing 578 of 1,000 attempts for a career passer rating of 125.3.[25] His performance in 2019 earned him first-team All-Mountain West honors as a quarterback and the conference's Offensive Player of the Year award.[22] Love also contributed minimally on the ground, rushing for 3 touchdowns across 88 attempts while netting negative yardage overall (-282 yards).[25]Passing Statistics
| Year | Games | Completions | Attempts | Yards | TDs | INTs | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 31 | 60 | 392 | 2 | 5 | 100.9 |
| 2017 | 9 | 92 | 170 | 928 | 5 | 7 | 101.4 |
| 2018 | 8 | 162 | 289 | 1,963 | 14 | 9 | 122.9 |
| 2019 | 12 | 293 | 481 | 3,923 | 22 | 8 | 141.2 |
| Career | 41 | 578 | 1,000 | 7,206 | 43 | 29 | 125.3 |
Rushing Statistics
| Year | Games | Attempts | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 14 | -41 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 19 | -60 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 30 | -93 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 25 | -88 | 3 |
| Career | 41 | 88 | -282 | 3 |
Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, Josh Love signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020, following a standout senior season at San Jose State where he earned Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year honors.[27][28] The Rams added Love to provide depth at quarterback behind starters Jared Goff and John Wolford, alongside fellow undrafted rookie Bryce Perkins.[28] Love participated in the Rams' 2020 training camp, which operated under strict COVID-19 protocols without traditional preseason games due to the pandemic.[29] He competed for a potential practice squad spot, impressing coaches with his arm strength and mobility during intra-squad scrimmages and practices at SoFi Stadium.[30] However, as the team finalized its roster ahead of the regular season, Love was waived on August 25, 2020, as part of final cuts to trim the squad to 53 players.[31] Love did not appear in any regular-season games for the Rams.Carolina Panthers
On November 2, 2021, the Carolina Panthers signed undrafted free agent Josh Love to their practice squad as emergency quarterback depth, prompted by starter Sam Darnold entering concussion protocol ahead of Week 9.[32][33] Love, who had previously attempted to make the roster with the Los Angeles Rams after going undrafted out of San Jose State in 2020, served in a non-active role during his brief stint with the Panthers and did not dress for any games.[32] He was released from the practice squad just one week later on November 9, 2021, after Darnold cleared protocol and returned to play.[34]Pittsburgh Maulers
Love was selected by the Pittsburgh Maulers in the 12th round of the 2022 USFL Draft, as the second quarterback chosen in that round and the 95th overall pick.[35][36] Following his time on NFL practice squads, Love joined the Maulers as part of his transition to spring professional football leagues. He competed with veteran Kyle Lauletta for the starting quarterback role during training camp and preseason but ultimately appeared in and started three games early in the 2022 season, completing 40 of 73 passes for 440 yards and three touchdowns.[37][38][39] The Maulers released Love on May 10, 2022, after which he was claimed off waivers by the Michigan Panthers, continuing his professional career in the USFL.[40]Michigan Panthers
On May 10, 2022, the Michigan Panthers claimed quarterback Josh Love off waivers from the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL.[41] He joined the team as a backup to starter Shea Patterson, appearing in four games during the 2022 season with two starts.[42] In those outings, Love completed 31 of 59 passes for 351 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, providing relief duty as the Panthers finished with a 2-8 record.[42] Love emerged as the Panthers' primary starter in the 2023 USFL season, leading the team in 10 games with nine starts under head coach Mike Nolan.[43] In the season opener against the Houston Gamblers on April 16, he set a USFL single-game record for completion percentage, going 18-for-20 for 215 yards and three touchdowns in a 29-13 victory.[44] Over the full season, Love threw for 1,556 yards and 13 touchdowns with 10 interceptions, helping the Panthers reach the USFL Championship Game, where they lost 33-30 to the Birmingham Stallions.[45] Following the USFL's merger into the United Football League (UFL) ahead of the 2024 season, Love remained with the Panthers initially but later transitioned to another team.[45]Memphis Showboats
On March 13, 2024, Josh Love signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL), following the merger of the USFL and XFL leagues.[46] This move came after his prior experience as a starter with the Michigan Panthers in the 2023 USFL season, positioning him as a veteran addition to the Showboats' quarterback room.[46] Throughout the 2024 UFL regular season, Love served primarily as a backup quarterback, providing depth behind starters Case Cookus and Troy Williams. He appeared in the final three games, including a start in the season finale win, completing 38 of 55 passes for 314 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.[47][9] His contributions focused on practice repetitions and emergency preparedness, helping maintain quarterback stability amid the team's rotation.[9] The Showboats struggled overall, finishing the season with a 2–8 record and third place in the UFL's USFL Conference, marked by inconsistent offensive output.[48] The quarterback rotation saw Cookus starting six of eight games and Williams handling three starts, reflecting ongoing adjustments to address early-season challenges like turnovers and low scoring (averaging 14.8 points per game). Love's role underscored the team's emphasis on experienced backups in a competitive merger-era league.[49][50]Calgary Stampeders
On March 10, 2025, Josh Love signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League as an American import quarterback.[4] Following a competitive training camp, Love secured a roster spot, as he confirmed in a June 2025 interview with Stamps TV: "The goal is to make the team and I got the job done."[51] In the 2025 season, Love primarily served as a backup to starter Vernon Adams Jr., with the Stampeders' quarterback depth also featuring options like Quincy Vaughn and P.J. Walker; he appeared in six regular-season games and the Western Semi-Final playoff game.[52][2] His most notable regular-season action came on October 18, 2025, against the Toronto Argonauts, entering in relief during a 44-13 win and completing 5 of 8 passes for 67 yards.[53] The Stampeders finished the regular season with an 11-7 record, earning third place in the West Division before falling 33-30 to the BC Lions in the Western Semi-Final on November 1, 2025.[54][55]Career statistics
NFL
Josh Love entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Los Angeles Rams following the 2020 NFL Draft.[5] The 2020 preseason was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing Love from appearing in any exhibition games for the Rams.[56] He spent time on the team's practice squad but was waived before the regular season began, recording no statistics.[18] In 2021, Love signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad on November 2 but was released a week later on November 8.[32] He was never elevated to the active roster and did not participate in any preseason or regular-season games for the Panthers.[57] Across his brief NFL stints with the Rams and Panthers, Love appeared in zero regular-season games and accumulated no statistical output in passing, rushing, or fumbles, limited entirely to practice squad duties.[57]NFL Career Statistics
| Team/Year | Games Played | Passing Att. | Comp. | Yards | TD | INT | Rush Att. | Rush Yds | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams (2020) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers (2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USFL/UFL
Josh Love's professional career in the spring football leagues began in 2022 with the United States Football League (USFL), where he appeared in seven games split between the Pittsburgh Maulers and Michigan Panthers, completing 71 of 132 passes for 791 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions.[7] In 2023, as the starting quarterback for the Michigan Panthers in the USFL, Love played nine games, throwing for 1,556 yards and 13 touchdowns on 143 of 236 attempts, while adding 50 rushing yards on 27 carries.[58] His 2023 season included a standout performance in Week 1 against the Houston Gamblers, where he completed 18 of 20 passes (90%) for 216 yards and three touchdowns, setting a single-game USFL record for completion percentage.[59] In 2024, following the merger of the USFL and XFL into the United Football League (UFL), Love joined the Memphis Showboats as a backup, appearing in five games with one start and completing 38 of 55 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.[7] He also contributed 10 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on seven carries that season.[60] Overall, across the USFL and UFL from 2022 to 2024, Love appeared in 21 games, posting combined passing totals of 252 completions on 423 attempts (59.5% completion rate) for 2,660 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.[7] His rushing output totaled 91 yards and one touchdown on 41 carries.[61][62][63]| Year | League | Team(s) | Games | Passing (Cmp/Att, Yds, TD-INT) | Rushing (Yds, TD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USFL | Maulers/Panthers | 7 | 71/132, 791, 4-4 | 32, 0 |
| 2023 | USFL | Panthers | 9 | 143/236, 1,556, 13-10 | 50, 0 |
| 2024 | UFL | Showboats | 5 | 38/55, 313, 2-3 | 10, 1 |
| Total | USFL/UFL | - | 21 | 252/423, 2,660, 19-17 | 91, 1 |
CFL
Josh Love signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on March 10, 2025, and served as a backup quarterback during the 2025 season.[4] In his rookie CFL season, Love appeared in six regular-season games for the Stampeders, primarily in relief roles without starting any matchups.[2] His passing totals were limited to 5 completions out of 8 attempts for 67 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.[2] All of his statistical output occurred in a single regular-season game on October 18, 2025, against the Toronto Argonauts, where he entered in the fourth quarter and completed 5 of 8 passes for 67 yards; he had zero pass attempts in his other five appearances.[53][2] The following table summarizes Love's passing statistics for the 2025 CFL season:| Game Date | Opponent | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 | Toronto Argonauts | 5/8 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 89.1 |
| Totals | 5/8 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 89.1 |