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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