2024 Football Roster
Roster
Joseph Plunk
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Amarillo, Texas
- High School:
- Tascosa
2023 SEASON (JUNIOR)
Saw action in 11 of 13 games as a junior as a regular on special teams and backup in the secondary … entered the season as a backup at safety … also inserted at the “star” position on occasion as well … credited with playing in 107 snaps on special teams as part of the kickoff coverage and punt return units … made his lone tackle on the season as part of kickoff coverage at BYU (10/21).
2022 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in all 13 games as a sophomore … listed as one of Texas Tech’s backup safeties throughout the season after a strong showing in spring ball and preseason camp … saw action defensively late in wins over Murray State (9/3) and West Virginia (10/22) as well as in the TaxAct Texas Bowl versus Ole Miss (12/28) … praised for his work on special teams as part of the kickoff and punt return units … AWARDS AND HONORS: Academic All-Big 12 second team honoree.
2021 SEAS0N (SOPHOMORE)
Redshirt season ... recognized as one of Texas Tech’s top scout team members throughout the season ... did not see any game action.
2020 SEAS0N (FRESHMAN)
Did not see any game action as a true freshman … scout team member.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Tascosa High School up the road in Amarillo, Texas ... starred at quarterback for the Rebels for two seasons, before making the switch to the defensive secondary at Texas Tech ... received time at defensive back in high school ... compiled 2,546 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior ... added 513 yards and five touchdowns through the air ... named District 2-6A MVP as a senior to go with a pair of Class 6A All-State nods, including second team by the APSE and honorable mention by the Texas Sports Writers Association.
PERSONAL
Joseph Plunk ... son of Ken and Debbie Plunk ... has two brothers, Alex and Jacob ... father is the head football coach at Amarillo Tascosa High School ... enjoys playing chess ... earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management at Texas Tech ... currently working toward a masters in sport management.
