Tennessee Defensive Lineman Joshua Josephs: 2026 NFL Draft Prospect
2026 NFL draft preview: Tennessee defensive lineman Joshua Josephs
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Joshua Josephs, a defensive lineman from the University of Tennessee, is a notable prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft. Having played 48 games with impressive stats, he is projected to be selected in the third round by the New Orleans Saints.
- 01Joshua Josephs played 48 games for Tennessee, with 16 starts.
- 02He recorded 104 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.
- 03Josephs is ranked as the No. 94 best available player for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 04He is projected to be picked in the third round by the New Orleans Saints.
- 05Josephs previously played at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, concluding on Saturday. Joshua Josephs, a defensive lineman who played for the University of Tennessee from 2022 to 2025, is among the top prospects. Over his college career, he participated in 48 games and made 16 starts, accumulating 104 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks. Josephs, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 240 pounds, was a highly sought-after recruit, committing to Tennessee on November 22, 2021, over 26 Division I scholarship offers. Currently, he is ranked as the No. 94 best available player in the draft, with projections suggesting he may be selected in the third round by the New Orleans Saints at the 76th overall pick.
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