| No. 49 Edmonton Elks | |
| Born: | March 12, 1997 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | North Carolina State (2020–2021) Penn State (2017–2019) |
| High school | Lake Forest Academy |
| CFL draft | 2021, round: 1, pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2022 | Buffalo Bills* |
| 2023 | Seattle Sea Dragons |
| 2024 | Birmingham Stallions* |
| 2024 | BC Lions* |
| 2024 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2024–present | Edmonton Elks |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Daniel Joseph (born March 12, 1997) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Joseph first played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2017 to 2019. [1] He played in 32 games for the Nittany Lions where he had 12 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. [2] He transferred to North Carolina State University to play for the NC State Wolfpack where he played in 23 games, recording 33 solo tackles, 50 assisted tackles, 11.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. [2] [3]
Joseph was drafted in the first round, fourth overall, by the BC Lions in the 2021 CFL draft, but returned for his final year of college eligibility. [2] [4]
Joseph signed with the Buffalo Bills after signing on May 19, 2022, as an undrafted free agent. [5] He played in three preseason games, but was released on August 29, 2022. [6] [7]
Joseph played for the Seattle Sea Dragons in 2023 where he played in seven games, recording eight tackles and two sacks. [7]
On August 24, 2023, Joseph signed with the Birmingham Stallions ahead of their 2024 season. [8] However, he did not play in a game for the Stallions.
On January 17, 2024, it was announced that Joseph had signed with the BC Lions, who still held his rights after drafting him nearly three years earlier. [2] He attended training camp with the team in 2024, but was released after the first preseason game on May 28, 2024. [4]
Joseph signed with his hometown Toronto Argonauts on July 8, 2024. [7] He quickly made his CFL debut on July 11, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he recorded one special teams tackle. [9] He played in one more game before being moved to the practice roster and was then outright released on July 30, 2024. [9]
It was announced on August 19, 2024, that Joseph had signed a practice roster agreement with the Edmonton Elks. [10] After playing in the Labour Day Classic, he played in all seven remaining regular season games in 2024, recording five defensive tackles and one sack. [9]
Joseph was born to parents Grace Ekakitie and Charles Joseph. [1] He has three siblings, Love Joseph, Faith Ekakitie, and Anniemarie Joseph. [1] Faith also played in the CFL as a defensive lineman as a first-round draft pick. [1] His cousin, Ese Mrabure-Ajufo, was similarly drafted in the first round, by the BC Lions, and played in the CFL for seven years. [1]