Lloyd Joseph

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Lloyd Joseph
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Position Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1968-08-03) August 3, 1968 (age 57)
Grenada
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
College Valley City State (1987–1990)
CFL draft 1991: 6th round, 42nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • NAIA First-Team All-American (1990)
  • NAIA Second-Team All-American (1989)
  • NAIA Honorable Mention All-American (1988)
  • 4× All-NDCAC (1987–1990)
Career CFL statistics
Tackles1

Lloyd Joseph (born August 3, 1968) is a Grenadian-born Canadian former gridiron football defensive tackle who played one season for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). A dominant defensive lineman at Valley City State University, Joseph is one of only two Vikings players ever to earn All-American honors three times.

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Early life

Joseph was born in Grenada and later moved to Canada, where he grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. [1]

College career

Joseph played college football for the Valley City State Vikings from 1987 to 1990, becoming one of the most decorated defensive players in program history. He was a four-time All-Conference selection, helping the Vikings post a 26–11 overall record and a 17–4 conference record during his career. [2]

Joseph made an immediate impact as a freshman, recording 56 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He went on to earn All-District and All-American honors in each of the next three seasons.

Joseph finished his career with 277 tackles and still holds the VCSU school record with 34.5 career sacks. [1]

Professional career

Joseph was selected in the sixth round (42nd overall) of the 1991 CFL Draft by the BC Lions. [3] He appeared in five games during the 1991 season, recording one tackle before his release. [2]

Legacy

Joseph was inducted into the Valley City State University Hall of Fame for his exceptional collegiate career and status as one of the greatest defensive players in school history. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Hall of Fame: Lloyd Joseph". Valley City State University Alumni Association. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Lloyd Joseph". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  3. "Lloyd Joseph CFL Stats". StatsCrew. Retrieved December 2, 2025.