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5 things to know about new Lions safety Kerby Joseph

After double-dipping on the defensive line and taking a wide receiver with his first three picks, general manager Brad Holmes drafted Kerby Joseph, a safety from the University of Illinois, with pick 97 of the 2022 NFL draft.

Learn a little more about the Detroit Lions’ new member of the secondary.

  1. Joseph was born in Orlando, Florida, and attended Jones High School in the city. He finished his high school career as a three-star recruit and chose to attend Illinois over the likes of Mississippi State, Syracuse, Florida Atlantic, and South Florida.