Josh Bornes Season 2018

Entering 2020 season

* 2018 SDSU Defensive Scout Player of the Year

Talented, young, athletic linebacker who will look for playing time for the first time this season ... Enters 2020 third on the depth chart at “Will” linebacker behind Hawaiian residents Andrew Aleki and Seyddrick Lakalaka.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2019)
Did not play during the 2019 season.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2018)
Was on the travel squad in seven games, but did not play and used his redshirt ... Was named the team’s defensive scout player of the year.

HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered three years at nearby San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Calif. ... Led the Knights to a 9-3 record in 2017 ... According to MaxPreps, amassed 284 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries ... Also accumulated 1,184 rushing yards on 221 attempts (5.4 avg.) with 19 touchdowns, and 44 catches for 450 yards (10.2 avg.) and five touchdown reception ... In 2017, had 114 tackles and 12 tackles for loss on defense, while rushing for 785 yards and 13 touchdowns on 128 carries (6.1 avg.), and adding 28 receptions for 302 yards (10.8 avg.) and four touchdown catches ... Was a first-team all-CIF selection in 2017, as well as a first-team all-Avocado League pick and the Avocado League Defensive Player of the Year ... Was a two-star recruit by Rivals as a linebacker and a two-star recruit by 247sports as an athlete ... Also competed on the track and field team at San Marcos HS.

PERSONAL
Joshua Charles Bornes was born Nov. 13, 1999, in Vista, Calif. ... Son of Allen and Sara Bornes ... According to Rivals, also received offers from Hawai'i and San Jose State ...Older brother, Brandon, rushed for 1,553 yards and 13 touchdowns at SDSU from 2004-07 ... Is undecided on a major.