Career Timeline of Kerby Joseph: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Kerby Joseph

Discover the career path of Kerby Joseph, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kerby Joseph is a professional American football safety playing for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He achieved All-American status during his college football career with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Joseph quickly rose to prominence. In 2024, he led the NFL in interceptions and was honored as a first-team All-Pro, solidifying his position as a key player for the Lions.

2020: 19 Tackles in the COVID-19-shortened season

In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Joseph recorded 19 tackles for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

2021: All-Big Ten Conference Honors

In 2021, Joseph was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference after recording 57 tackles, one sack, three fumble recoveries, and five interceptions.

2021: Start on defense

In 2021, Kerby Joseph started on defense.

May 12, 2022: Signed by the Detroit Lions

On May 12, 2022, Joseph signed a four-year, $5.04 million contract with the Lions, including a signing bonus of $849,020.

September 11, 2022: Professional Regular Season Debut

On September 11, 2022, Joseph made his professional regular season debut in the Detroit Lions' home-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 27, 2022: Named Starting Strong Safety

On September 27, 2022, Joseph was named the starting strong safety for the Detroit Lions after Tracy Walker was placed on injured reserve.

November 6, 2022: NFC Defensive Player of the Week

On November 6, 2022, Joseph recorded ten combined tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions off Aaron Rodgers, earning him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

2022: Drafted by the Detroit Lions

In 2022, Joseph was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (97th overall).

2022: Invited to play in the Senior Bowl

In 2022, after declaring for the NFL draft, Joseph was invited to play in the Senior Bowl.

December 24, 2023: Two Interceptions Against the Vikings

On December 24, 2023, Joseph recorded nine combined tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions against the Minnesota Vikings.

2023: Detroit Lions finished first in the NFC North

In 2023, The Detroit Lions finished the 2023 NFL season first in the NFC North with a 12–5 record and clinched a playoff berth.

January 14, 2024: First Career Postseason Game

On January 14, 2024, Joseph started in his first career postseason game and recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass in the Lions' victory against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wildcard Game.

January 28, 2024: NFC Championship Game

On January 28, 2024, Joseph started in the NFC Championship Game and recorded six combined tackles during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

September 28, 2024: Interception Against the Seahawks

On September 28, 2024, Joseph collected nine combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception against the Seattle Seahawks.

November 3, 2024: First Career Touchdown

On November 3, 2024, Joseph scored his first career touchdown on a 27-yard interception return against the Green Bay Packers.

2024: NFL Interceptions Leader

In 2024, Kerby Joseph became the NFL interceptions leader and earned first-team All-Pro honors.