Kelvin Joseph

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Kelvin Joseph
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Joseph with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022
Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-11) November 11, 1999 (age 24)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Scotlandville Magnet (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Pass deflections:
4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kelvin Joseph Jr (born November 11, 1999) is an

2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU and Kentucky
.

Early years

Joseph grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended Scotlandville Magnet High School. As a junior, he tallied 67 tackles, 3 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns) and 12 pass breakups, while contributing to the team winning the 5A state title. He received All-District, District 4-5A Co-Defensive MVP, All-Metro and Class 5A All-state honors.

As a senior, he had 113 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and three interceptions. He was named class 5A All-State and played in the All-American Bowl.[1] He scored a combined 13 touchdowns, from punts, kickoffs and interception returns over the course of his high school career.[2] He also practiced basketball and was a teammate of Javonte Smart.

Joseph committed to play college football at LSU over offers from Alabama, Florida State, Auburn, and Florida.[3]

College career

As a true freshman, he played in 11 games, making 12 tackles and breaking up a pass. He had 4 tackles against the University of Mississippi. He entered the transfer portal after being suspended from playing in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl for violating team rules, but later withdrew his name and participated in LSU's spring practices.[4] Joseph re-entered the transfer portal in July 2019 and announced that he would be transferring to the University of Kentucky the following month.[5][6][7]

Joseph sat out his sophomore year due to NCAA transfer rules.

2021 NFL Draft.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.34 s 1.44 s 2.48 s 4.23 s 7.21 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
All values from
Pro Day[11][12][13]

Dallas Cowboys

Joseph was selected by the

special teams
tackles.

In 2022, he was expected to compete for a starting role against

special teams
tackles (third on the team).

In the 2023 preseason, Joseph was worked at the nickel corner and safety positions, behind second-year player DaRon Bland.

Miami Dolphins

On August 29, 2023, the Cowboys traded Joseph to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for former first round draft choice Noah Igbinoghene.[18] He was released on November 14, 2023.[19]

Seattle Seahawks

On November 26, 2023, the Seattle Seahawks signed Joseph to their practice squad.[20] His contract expired when the teams season ended January 7, 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 17, 2024, Joseph signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. On February 11, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

Personal life

Joseph has released rap records under the pseudonym "YKDV Bossman Fat".[21] YKDV stands for "You Know Da Vibe".[22]

In April 2022,

Dallas Morning News on April 15, an attorney stated that Joseph was not the shooter but was a passenger in the vehicle from which the fatal shots were fired.[25] A day after Joseph met with investigators, two men from his hometown of Baton Rouge were arrested in connection with the incident.[26]

References

  1. ^ Roush, Nick (August 26, 2019). "Meet Kelvin Joseph, the LSU Cornerback who could become a Kentucky Wildcat". Kentucky Sports Radio. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  2. ^ Dellenger, Ross (February 7, 2018). "The compelling story of new LSU signee, Scotlandville safety Kelvin Joseph". The Advocate. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Zarate, Eric (January 6, 2018). "4-star recruit Kelvin Joseph commits to LSU". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  4. ^ Boone, Kyle (August 27, 2019). "Former LSU defensive back Kelvin Joseph reveals Kentucky as transfer destination". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  5. ^ Kubena, Brooks (July 15, 2019). "Report: LSU DB Kelvin Joseph back in the NCAA transfer portal". The Advocate. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  6. AL.com
    . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Hale, Jon (September 4, 2019). "LSU transfer Kelvin Joseph could impact Kentucky football even before playing". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  8. ^ Moore, Josh (March 5, 2020). "'I'm going to war with somebody else now.' LSU transfer ready for new start at UK". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "Kelvin Joseph 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  10. ^ Marcum, Jason (November 30, 2020). "Kelvin Joseph opting out to focus on 2021 NFL Draft". A Sea Of Blue. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "Kelvin Joseph Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Kelvin Joseph, Kentucky, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Kelvin Joseph 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  14. ^ Phillips, Rob (April 30, 2021). "What CB Kelvin Joseph Adds To Cowboys Secondary". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  15. ^ Robinson, Sam (June 10, 2021). "Cowboys Sign Round 2 CB Kelvin Joseph". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  16. ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2021). "CeeDee's Return Among Several Roster Moves". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph activated from injured reserve, expected to make debut vs. Vikings". Dallas News. October 30, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ^ Archer, Todd (August 29, 2023). "Cowboys land Igbinoghene from Dolphins for Joseph in CB swap". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 14, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  20. ^ Boyle, John (November 26, 2023). "Seahawks Sign CB Kelvin Joseph & WR Cody White To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  21. ^ Fisher, Mike (June 29, 2021). "Cowboys Rookie CB Kelvin Joseph: 'I'll Be Ready'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  22. ^ Archer, Todd (April 15, 2022). "Dallas Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph was passenger in vehicle in which fatal shots were fired but didn't shoot gun, attorney says". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  23. ^ Robinson, Charles (April 14, 2022). "Sources: Dallas police seeking Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph as 'person of interest' in murder investigation". Yahoo! News. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  24. ^ Archer, Todd (April 14, 2022). "Sources: Police seek to speak with Dallas Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph in connection to fatal shooting". ABC News. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via ESPN.com.
  25. ^ Archer, Todd (April 15, 2022). "Dallas Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph was in suspect vehicle in murder investigation but didn't shoot, attorney says". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  26. ^ Archer, Todd (April 16, 2022). "Two arrested in homicide involving Dallas Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.

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