Kelvin Joseph facts for kids
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Joseph with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022
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| No. 27 – DC Defenders | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 11, 1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Scotlandville Magnet (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) | ||||||||
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| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Kelvin Joseph Jr (born November 11, 1999) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the DC Defenders in the United Football League (UFL). The Dallas Cowboys picked him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Before turning pro, he played college football at LSU and Kentucky.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Kelvin Joseph grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Scotlandville Magnet High School. He was a talented player in high school.
Junior Year Highlights
As a junior, Joseph made 67 tackles. He also caught 3 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He helped his team win the 5A state championship. He earned many awards, including All-District and All-State honors.
Senior Year Achievements
In his senior year, Joseph had 113 tackles. He also made three interceptions. He was again named Class 5A All-State. He played in the All-American Bowl. Throughout his high school career, he scored 13 touchdowns from returns. He also played basketball and was teammates with Javonte Smart.
Choosing a College Team
Joseph decided to play college football at LSU. He chose LSU over other big schools like Alabama and Florida State.
College Football Journey
Joseph played for two different colleges during his football career. He started at LSU and later transferred to Kentucky.
Time at LSU
As a freshman at LSU, Joseph played in 11 games. He made 12 tackles and broke up one pass. He had a good game against the University of Mississippi with 4 tackles. He later decided to transfer to another school.
Playing for Kentucky
Joseph transferred to the University of Kentucky. He had to sit out one year due to transfer rules. In his second year at Kentucky, he became a starter. He started in 9 games. He made 25 tackles and had four interceptions. His four interceptions tied him for second in the SEC. After this season, he decided to enter the 2021 NFL draft.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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| 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) |
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| All values from Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Dallas Cowboys (2021–2022)
The Dallas Cowboys picked Joseph in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the 44th player chosen overall. He signed his first professional contract with the Cowboys on June 10, 2021.
2021 Season with the Cowboys
Joseph missed some early practices due to illness. He also had a groin injury before the season started. He was placed on injured reserve on September 2, 2021. He returned to play on October 30. He mostly played on special teams that season. He started the last two games of the season. He played in 10 games, making 13 tackles and breaking up 2 passes.
2022 Season with the Cowboys
In 2022, Joseph continued to be a key player on special teams. He played more defensive snaps in some games. This happened when other players like Anthony Brown and Jourdan Lewis were injured. In a playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, he forced a fumble on a punt return. He played in 16 games. He had 13 defensive tackles, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble. He also made 7 special teams tackles.
Miami Dolphins (2023)
On August 29, 2023, the Cowboys traded Joseph to the Miami Dolphins. He played in 4 games for the Dolphins as a backup. He made 2 tackles before being released on November 14.
Seattle Seahawks (2023)
The Seattle Seahawks signed Joseph to their practice squad on November 26, 2023. He was moved to the main roster for one game. He made one tackle in that game against the Tennessee Titans. He was released from the practice squad on January 15, 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs (2024)
On January 17, 2024, Joseph signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024. This meant Joseph earned a Super Bowl ring. He was later released by the Chiefs on August 26.
Indianapolis Colts (2024)
The Indianapolis Colts signed Joseph to their practice squad on September 10, 2024. He was released two weeks later. He re-signed with the Colts practice squad on October 1. He was released again on October 29.
Minnesota Vikings (2024)
On December 4, 2024, Joseph joined the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. He was released on December 26.
DC Defenders (2025–present)
On February 24, 2025, Joseph signed with the DC Defenders. He now plays for them in the United Football League (UFL).
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Kelvin Joseph playing for the Dallas Cowboys.
