Rancho Cucamonga’s Star Defensive Back: Joshua Mensah

Joshua Mensah is a 3 Star recruit who plays Cornerback at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Mensah is ranked among one of the top recruits in the nation and is ranked among one of the top Cornerbacks in the nation as well. In addition, Mensah is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of California and is listed as a top 15 Cornerback in the state of California. He is committed to play at UCLA.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, and NoCap always get me in the zone before a game.

What are the strengths of your game?
I’m extremely versatile—I can adapt to any situation on the field. I also pride myself on being a great teammate, always bringing energy and leadership.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
Committing to UCLA.

Who is the best player you’ve ever played with or against?
Madden Williams. Going up against him pushed me to bring my best every snap.

What’s some advice you’d give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Work hard and keep your faith. No matter how big the obstacle, God can move mountains.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Hawaii.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with football at 17.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Deion Sanders.