Kerby Joseph, the Illinois CB, sits at No. 153 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 70% elite, 19% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Free safety with average size and speed, good athleticism and only one season as a full-time starter at Illinois.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Joseph worked for all five of his interceptions in 2021, using both his length and range over the top.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He lacks prototypical instincts as a single-high safety but that might be due to a lack of experience.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Free safety with average size and speed, good athleticism and only one season as a full-time starter at Illinois. Joseph worked for all five of his interceptions in 2021, using both his length and range over the top. He lacks prototypical instincts as a single-high safety but that might be due to a lack of experience. He's fluid in space but needs to play with better anticipation. Joseph is missing the demeanor and t…”
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