Karl Joseph was drafted No. 14 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2016 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 14 · #14 overall
Karl Joseph West Virginia Draft
Karl Joseph was drafted No. 14 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2016 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1634th at West Virginia
The pick
How Karl Joseph came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 205 lbs
- Hometown
- Orlando, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1634th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1488% of career value
- Final season
- 20215 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Karl Joseph.
Louisville
Ole Miss · 5× Pro Bowl
Baylor
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
West Virginia in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Karl Joseph in the 2016 NFL Draft
Karl Joseph is a Safety out of West Virginia selected No. 14 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2016 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Karl Joseph drafted?
Karl Joseph was selected No. 14 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/karl-joseph.
What college did Karl Joseph play for?
Karl Joseph played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Karl Joseph's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/karl-joseph.