The Detroit Lions finally addressed one of the team’s most pressing needs with their selection of Illinois safety Kerby Josephy at the end of the third round.
Joseph, a converted wide receiver, brings the hands of a pass-catcher to the defense. Though he only started one year for the Illini, he tallied five interceptions last year and was PFF’s highest-graded safety in the country with a 90.4 PFF grade. Here’s what PFF’s live draft tracker had to say about the pick:
Joseph is still very much learning the safety position, but he has uncoachable ball skills and length.