Lloyd Joseph
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||
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| Born | August 3, 1968 Grenada | ||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||
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| College | Valley City State (1987–1990) | ||
| CFL draft | 1991 (6th round, 42nd overall pick) | ||
| Career history | |||
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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.
Early life
[edit]Joseph was born in Grenada and later moved to Canada, where he grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1]
College career
[edit]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.
- In 1988, he was named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American after recording 61 tackles and 5 sacks.
- In 1989, he produced 77 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks, earning NAIA Second-Team All-American.
- In 1990, he posted 83 tackles and 8 sacks, being named NAIA First-Team All-American.[1]
Joseph finished his career with 277 tackles and still holds the VCSU school record with 34.5 career sacks.[1]
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]Joseph was inducted into the Valley City State University Hall of Fame for his collegiate career and status as one of the greatest defensive players in school history.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Hall of Fame: Lloyd Joseph". Valley City State University Alumni Association. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1 2 "Lloyd Joseph". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Lloyd Joseph CFL Stats". StatsCrew. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1968 births
- Living people
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Valley City State Vikings football players
- Sportspeople from Winnipeg
- Players of Canadian football from Manitoba
- Players of American football from Manitoba
- American football defensive tackles
- Grenadian players of American football
- Grenadian players of Canadian football