Kerby Joseph was drafted No. 97 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 55 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #97 overall
Kerby Joseph Illinois College Draft
Kerby Joseph was drafted No. 97 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 55 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
1× All-Pro
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 55
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2624th at Illinois College
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Kerby Joseph came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 203 lbs
- Hometown
- Orlando, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 73 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2624th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Kerby Joseph.
Florida
Maryland
Alabama
Purdue
Illinois College in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Devon Witherspoon
DB · SEA · 2023
Illinois College · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Vontae Davis
DB · MIA · 2009
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
#26
Henry Jones
DB · BUF · 1991
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Eugene Wilson
DB · NE · 2003
Illinois College
#60
Kelvin Hayden
DB · IND · 2005
Illinois College
#134
Keith Taylor
DB · NO · 1988
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kerby Joseph in the 2022 NFL Draft
Kerby Joseph is a Defensive back out of Illinois College selected No. 97 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Kerby Joseph drafted?
Kerby Joseph was selected No. 97 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/kerby-joseph.
What college did Kerby Joseph play for?
Kerby Joseph played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Kerby Joseph's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/kerby-joseph.