Linval Joseph was drafted No. 46 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall
Linval Joseph East Carolina Draft
Linval Joseph was drafted No. 46 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 203
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 702nd at East Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Linval Joseph came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 328 lbs
- Hometown
- Gainesville, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 203
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 702nd among East Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1623% of career value
- Final season
- 202414 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Linval Joseph.
Texas
Utah · 1× Pro Bowl
TCU · 1× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
East Carolina in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Linval Joseph in the 2010 NFL Draft
Linval Joseph is a Defensive tackle out of East Carolina selected No. 46 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft. 203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value East Carolina has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Linval Joseph drafted?
Linval Joseph was selected No. 46 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/linval-joseph.
What college did Linval Joseph play for?
Linval Joseph played college football at East Carolina in the Conference USA. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Linval Joseph's NFL career turn out?
203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/linval-joseph.