Despite Injury History, WVU’s Karl Joseph Is the Draft’s Top Safety Prospect

April 25, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments


What's the best prediction for Karl Joseph's NFL career? Pain. Whether he inflicts it, suffers from it or just serves as one, each facet provides a glimpse of the type of prospect he is. 
During his collegiate career at West Virginia University, the defensive back's name became synonymous with bone-jarring hits and big plays. 

Joseph's playmaking ability at all three levels of the defense defines his skill set and makes him the best pure safety prospect for the 2016 NFL draft. 
"He's the best safety in the class," an anonymous scout confirmed to NJ Advance Media's Jordan Ranaan.
Unfortunately, the Orlando native suffered a torn ACL on Oct. 7 during a non-contact drill in practice. This setback forced him out of the spotlight and placed him on the back burner throughout most of the draft's evaluation process. 

His situation is not unlike that of North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz. While the two suff...

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