Joshua Pryor

Joshua Zekiah Pryor is a professional athlete, mentor, and emerging community leader whose journey reflects perseverance, discipline, resilience, and service.

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A Baltimore native and graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, he became one of the most accomplished defensive players in Bowie State University football history, earning multiple honors and graduating with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism.

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His professional football journey has included opportunities with the Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals, and Birmingham Stallions. Through these experiences, he brings lessons in discipline, accountability, teamwork, and perseverance.

 

Within Eden and BYA, he helps inspire young people, support mentorship, promote leadership development, and create pathways for youth to succeed in education, athletics, careers, and life.