2017 (Junior): Josh was moved back to a secondary spot on defense, where he recorded 53 total tackles -- 34 solo, 19 assisted, as well as 4.5 for-loss for 30 yards. He also recorded six pass break-ups, had two quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick ... had 11 total tackles against Tennessee State ... Cunningham was awarded a single-digit under previous head coach Marcus Satterfield's program of a player-vote awarding the single-digit numbers to who they felt were the toughest members of the team.

2016 (Sophomore): Cunningham stepped into a wide receiver role, catching 17 passes for 178 yards, averaging 17.8 yards per game ... Also had five carries for eight yards ... Returned one kick for nine yards ... Recorded seven tackles -- two solo and five assisted ... Season-high performance was seven catches for 69 yards against Eastern Kentucky.

2015 (Freshman): Cunningham spent a lot of time on special teams, playing in all 11 games. He recorded 17 total tackles, including nine solo stops. He had half a tackle-for-loss and three pass break-ups.

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Oakland High School, he had 27 total tackles, four interceptions and recovered a fumble in limited action on defense. On offense, he rushed for 1,496 yards on 246 carries and scored 21 total touchdowns. Cunningham's defensive accolades the past two seasons have come at safety. A two-time Daily News Journal All-Area Football first-team selection, he had 56 tackles and four interceptions with two forced fumbles as a junior when he spent the majority of his playing time on defense. He played at Oakland for former Golden Eagle Thomas McDaniel.

PERSONAL: The son of Terry and Melvin Cunningham...full name is Joshua Adam Cunningham...born April 13, 1997.

ACADEMIC: Majoring in basic business.