For several years now, the Detroit Lions have been seeking a safety who can not only play alongside Tracy Walker, but complement his skillset as well. For whatever reason, Detroit seemed averse to spending a lot of resources on the position, typically deciding to pass on the draft entirely and fill the spot with an aging veteran.
General manager Brad Holmes finally bucked that trend this year by selecting Illinois safety Kerby Joseph late in the third round.
Joseph is still a very raw talent, having only started a single season for the Illini over four years.