Miami Wide Receiver Joshisa Trader Transfers to NC State

Miami wide receiver Joshisa “JoJo” Trader (6’1”, 182 pounds) is transferring to NC State, according to reports.

BREAKING: Miami transfer WR Joshisa Jojo Trader has Committed to NC State, he tells @On3

He was ranked as a Top 45 Recruit in the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/og8IvVRQDl

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 26, 2026

Trader just wrapped up his sophomore season with the Hurricanes, appearing in 11 games and finishing with 13 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown.

As a true freshman in 2024, Trader saw action in seven games, hauling in six receptions for 91 yards and a score.

Coming out of high school, Trader was one of the top wide receivers in the country. He was a consensus four-star recruit in the 2024 class, with ESPN ranking him as the No. 25 overall player nationally, the No. 6 wide receiver, and the No. 6 player in the state of Florida.

There is also a strong pre-existing connection between Trader and NC State quarterback CJ Bailey.

The two played together at Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Hollywood, Florida, where Bailey served as Trader’s quarterback. During their senior season, Bailey’s top receiving option was five-star standout Jeremiah Smith, now at Ohio State. Trader was Bailey’s second option and still produced at a high level, finishing the year with 47 receptions for 757 yards and 14 touchdowns.

With two years of eligibility remaining, Trader gives NC State an experienced, athletic receiver who already has chemistry with the Wolfpack’s quarterback.

Highlights of Bailey throwing to Trader

With his commitment, Trader becomes the 18th transfer addition for the Wolfpack this cycle, joining: Miami Linebacker Raul Aguirre, Oregon Tight End Vander Ploog, Marshall Defensive Tackle KaTron Evans, Appalachian State Wide Receiver Davion Dozier, Penn State Linebacker DaKaari Nelson, UNC Cornerback Ty White, Texas Offensive Lineman Daniel Cruz, EDGE Harvey Dyson, Alcorn St. Wide Receiver Tyran Warren, UNC Running Back Davion Gause, Montana St. Tight End Hunter Provience, Miami Wide Receiver Chance Robinson, Penn State Safety King Mack, Georgia Cornerback Ondre Evans, Arkansas State Punter Jackson Waller, ECU Offensive Lineman Jimarion McCrimon and Buffalo Wide Receiver Victor Snow.