Jonathan Lee Joseph was born on April 16, 1984, and is a former American football cornerback. Joseph began his football career at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas, where he played for one year before moving to the University of South Carolina to play for the Gamecocks.
Joseph was a two-year starter for the Gamecocks, racking up tremendous stats and winning multiple awards, including the Outstanding Defensive Back Award in spring practice.
Despite not being regarded as a top NFL Draft prospect during his early college career, Joseph’s draft stock began to rise following a successful 2005 season in which he recorded 55 tackles, four interceptions, and nine pass breakups.
Joseph was subsequently invited to the NFL Combine, where he ran a 4.31 40-yard dash, raising his draft chances even more. As a result, Joseph was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Joseph spent his NFL career with multiple clubs, including the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals. Joseph’s football career was highlighted by two Pro Bowl appearances and an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award.
Johnathan Joseph Parents: Who is John Joseph?
Johnathan John Joseph, Joseph’s father, spent more than three decades working in a cotton mill. Emphysema, which led to lung cancer as a result of smoking, claimed his life in 2014 at the age of 76. Joseph credits his father’s upbringing with forming his current persona and core values.