#25
Josiah Basten
Returning to Southern Miss for 2026
R-Jr. · Bonduel, Wis. → Bonduel HS
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Josiah Basten
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Southern Miss
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Southern Miss7-6HC: Charles Huff · Balanced
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Southern Miss | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 52% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +9 net (37 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #83 · 2026 recruiting class #107
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2980
Peaked at #2980 this season.
Background
2023-24: Attended Wisconsin-Platteville. High School: Played football and participated in track and field at Bonduel High School.