Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kerby Joseph
Lions· #31

KerbyJoseph

Safety

  • 6'0"
  • 210 lbs
  • Age 25
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Tackles
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Sacks
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Int
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Pass Def
2026 SeasonNo games yet

Player Info

Position
Safety
Height
6'0"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
25
Born
November 14, 2000 · Orlando, FL
College
Illinois
Experience
5th Season

Contract Details

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$88.7MTotal Value
6YearsDuration
$14.8MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2030Contract Years
$11.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2031via ESPN

Draft Info

2022Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 97Overall
IllinoisCollegeDETDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
—Tackles
—Solo
—Assisted
—Sacks
—Stuffs
—Forced Fum
—Int
—Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20256180.034
202417830.0912
202315820.0411
Total552650.02035

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Joseph returned to practice in Week 8 in limited fashion, after beginning the season on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury suffered during the 2025 season. The 25-year-old appears to be on track in his practice progression as he began reps with the scout team Tuesday. His next opportunity to play will be in Week 10 against New England on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
No games played this season

Latest News

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Injury Status

OutKnee

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Joseph (knee) will not play in Week 9 against the Dolphins but is expected to see scout-team reps, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.