Karl
Joseph.
Karl
Joseph.
West Virginia· 5'10"· 205 lb· 4.57s 40
Cover-3 match defense that values strong, physical safeties capable of playing down in the box against the run and covering short to intermediate zones.
Immediate starter as a strong safety capable of run support and covering tight ends, with a ceiling to be a Pro Bowl caliber playmaking defender.
A purely two-high safety scheme that emphasizes deep range and minimizes box responsibilities, as his top-end speed isn't elite.
His physical playmaking and versatility position him as a valuable asset for defenses seeking an aggressive safety to impact both run and pass plays.
Selected #14 overall in Round 1 of the 2016 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders out of West Virginia.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | West Virginia | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | West Virginia | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | West Virginia | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | West Virginia | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Karl Joseph played safety for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a starter for the Raiders for several seasons but dealt with injuries and did not consistently live up to his draft position.