Bringing his ballhawking style to the NFL, the former Illinois safety helped lead Detroit to an NFC North title ...

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph seemed to be a no-brainer for ... but it is what it is.” Primarily covers Illinois football and basketball, and Kansas basketball, with an emphasis on analysis ...

Joseph, 24, was a third-round draft pick by the Lions in 2022 out of Illinois. He had four picks in each of his first two seasons. Branch, a second-round pick in 2023 out of Alabama, has four ...

The NFL success of Witherspoon, Joseph, Quan Martin and Sydney Brown — who were recruited by Lovie Smith but most succeeded under Bret Bielema — further strengthens the Illini's defensive back ...

In addition earning first-team All-Pro honors, the former Illinois safety on Thursday was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year by 101 Awards. Joseph, 24, wrapped up his third NFL season last ...