UCF Transfer Edge Joshua Celiscar Commits to Texas A&M Aggies

The Aggies continued their elite NCAA Transfer Portal haul on Monday.

Matt Galatzan | Apr 8, 2024

Oct 7, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; UCF Knights defensive end Josh Celiscar (88) tackles Kansas / Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas A&M Aggies had one of the best transfer portal hauls in the entire country this offseason.

But on Monday, it got even better, with the Aggies earning a commitment from UCF defensive end Joshua Celiscar.

Celiscar is now the 24th commitment of the 2024 offseason, as well as the third edge rusher via the portal for the Aggies, joining Nic Scourton and Cashius Howell.

Oct 7, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; UCF Knights defensive end Josh Celiscar (88) tackles Kansas / Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Celiscar will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Aggies.

In four seasons with the Golden Knights, Celiscar - a two-time captain - was consistently productive, making 156 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and five forced fumbles in 50 career games over that time.

Celiscar's best season came in 2022-23 when he finished the year with 54 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, and a pass deflection in 14 games.

Last season, his production regressed a bit, 47 tackles and four tackles for loss, with no sacks in 13 games. That said, he was still a key part of the UCF defense.

Celiscar will add quality depth to the Aggies' front seven but will be fighting for playing time behind Scourton, Malick Sylla, Enai White, and Shemar Stewart

Published Apr 8, 2024

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