JUNE 27, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
KERBY JOSEPH #31 - SAFETY - DETROIT LIONS
47 TCKL •
7 INT •
0 SCK
47 TCKL
7 INT
0 SCK
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions rookie safety Kerby Joseph ahead of curve, still has to earn snaps in secondary Tim Boyle, David Blough 'battling hard' for supporting role with Lions
The Detroit News Safeties coach Brian Duker said rookie Kerby Joseph is ahead of the curve through OTAs and will look to earn playing time throughout training camp.
JUNE 25, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Full go during minicamp Joesph (hamstring) is participating in Lions' OTAs, Nick Baumgardner of the Athletic reports.
Impact Joesph dealt with a hamstring injury ahead of the combine and avoided the 40-yard dash, but he appears to have moved past the issue and is set on carving out a role as a rookie. DeShon Elliott appears to be the favorite to replace Will Harris opposite of Tracy Walker in Detroit's secondary, but Joesph is expected to push Elliott for the starting gig.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Safety Kerby Joseph Has 'Innate Ability to Get His Hands on the Ball' The Detroit Lions are hoping two veterans along with a rookie safety can perform well in the secondary.
JUNE 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kerby Joseph Aims to 'Always Be on the Field' for Lions' Defense Kerby Joseph to bring versatility to Lions’ defensive backs room
MAY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kerby Joseph's Rookie Contract Refiled Lions rookie Kerby Joseph had his initial rookie contract disapproved by the NFL.
MAY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Candidate for starting role Joseph (hamstring) could immediately push DeShon Elliott for a starting position at safety, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact At minimum, Joseph is expected to carve out a role on special teams, but the Lions are also looking for someone to replace Will Harris at the safety spot next to Tracy Walker. Not only does Elliott's contract position him as modest competition for that role, but the 2018 sixth-round pick has missed at least 10 games in two of the past three seasons. Joseph, on the other hand, was handpicked in the third round by Detroit's current front office and he should soon be recovered from a minor hamstring injury. Even if he doesn't open the season in the starting lineup, Joseph seems penciled in as the future of the position in Detroit, and he should be a significant part of the rotation regardless.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions Agree to Contract Terms with Rookie Safety Kerby Joseph Detroit Lions have signed their third 2022 rookie draft pick.
MAY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Motor City bound The Lions selected Joseph (hamstring) in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 97th overall.
Impact The Illinois product showed ball-hawking ability in his final season with the Illini, when he moved into a starting role and picked off five passes. Joseph suffered a hamstring injury at the combine that prevented him from running, but he did put down a 38.5-inch vertical and a 123-inch broad jump. He adds depth to Detroit's safety room and could develop into a starter down the road.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
