Wednesday, January 7, 2026

2026 NFL Draft Prospect DE Joshua Josephs

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4 under-the-radar edge rushers the Lions could wait and take outside of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft, and win big with (Joshua Josephs, Edge, Tennessee:  A really good run-stopping edge rusher. Josephs also has graded out really well when getting after the quarterback, but the Volunteers didn’t really send him or anyone that much in 2025.  Josephs has a chance to come in and be a really solid Sam linebacker for the Lions. I know that’s not totally the same as an edge rusher, but Jospehs is someone who can handle all of the things the Lions would want him to handle and can still get after it in pass rush. Would the Lions take him in the third round if they traded up?) (4-7-26):  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-under-the-radar-edge-rushers-the-lions-could-wait-and-take-outside-of-the-first-round-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-and-win-big-with/

2026 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings: David Bailey, Rueben Bain Jr. headline deep, talented class (13. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs is an ascending stand-up rusher with a great first step and length. He stresses the outside shoulder of tackles, forcing them wide. It will be pivotal for him to develop counter moves at the next level, but he has the traits to do so. He also makes the most of his wins, forcing six fumbles over the last two seasons.  His lack of power as a pass rusher also carries over to run defense. There’s promising effort, but he’s controlled at the point of attack in close quarters. Josephs is still in the developmental phase, but a year in an NFL strength program and coached up hands make him one of the most intriguing ‘projects’ in this group.) (3-31-26):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-draft-edge-rankings-david-bailey-rueben-bain-jr-headline-deep-talented-class

NFL Draft Late Round Value Picks: Pass Rushers (Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee:  Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs is the best pass rusher on this list, but he's not guaranteed to be a top-100 selection. The former Volunteers standout deserves more appreciation. Josephs is a top-tier athlete and possessess a handful of impactful pass-rushing moves.  Josephs also possesses enough first-step quickness to consistently threaten offensive tackles. The explosive pass rusher had a career-high four sacks this season. Josephs' production has been modest, but the arrow is trending in the correct direction.) (3-22-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/late-round-expert/nfl-draft-late-round-value-picks-pass-rushers

2026 NFL Combine Recap: What You Need To Know (Tennessee's Joshua Josephs garnered some attention for his length, measuring with 34.25-inch arms at 6-foot-3 and 242 pounds. Josephs has been a player hanging around the day-two conversation, but his length and speed combination make him an exciting second-round pick for teams in need on the edge.) (3-2-36):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2026/03/02/2026-nfl-combine-recap-notes

2026 NFL Combine News And Notes: LB & EDGE (Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs said he played around 242 pounds last season, but he wants his NFL playing weight to be in the 248-250 pound range.) (2-25-26):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2026/02/25/2026-nfl-combine-news-lb-edge

2026 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings: Big Board, Tiers & Predictions (13. Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee:  Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs is an athletic pass rusher with an impressive arsenal of moves. Josephs string together wins through first-step quickness and explosion. Right now, he lacks the size and strength required to defend the run.) (2-25-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/rumors/2026-nfl-draft-edge-rankings-big-board-tiers-predictions

NFL Combine Primer: Highest-graded prospects, sleepers, rankings and schedule (Highest-Graded Edge Defenders (Three-Year Sample) - 3. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (91.4):  Although Josephs is stuck behind a slew of talented edge defenders on the PFF Predictive Big Board, he has most of them beat in three-year PFF overall grade. That's because he is a star in both the run and pass games, slotting into the 90th percentile or better in pass-rush win rate, PFF run-defense grade and PFF pass-rush grade since 2023.) (2-18-26):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-nfl-combine-primer-schedule-highest-graded-prospects-sleepers-big-board-rankings

2026 NFL Draft prospects: Top 10 players on defense (10. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Count these two as smaller, speedy edge rushers. Josephs is even leaner at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds. His burst and long frame will make him a solid rotational edge at the least to start but overall strength concerns may limit him.) (1-30-26):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2026/01/30/2026-nfl-draft-top-10-rankings-defense/88403594007/

Tennessee Football Edge Rusher Pens Message, Officially Declares for NFL Draft (1-3-26):  https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/01/03/tennessee-football-edge-rusher-joshua-josephs-pens-message-officially-declares-for-nfl-draft/

Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs opts out of Music City Bowl, ending collegiate career (12-26-25):  https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/12/26/tennessee-edge-joshua-josephs-opts-out-music-city-bowl-ending-collegiate-career/

Top 100 NFL Draft Prospect Big Board: Bowl Games Highlight Dante Moore, Ty Simpson, and Others (87. Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee) (12-13-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-100-nfl-draft-prospects-bowl-games-2025/

2026 NFL Draft Edge/Pass Rusher Rankings: Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. Narrowly Tops Texas Tech’s David Bailey at No. 1 (Josh Josephs/Tennessee: Josephs is another who watched his draft stock soar, almost two full rounds, after a terrific season. His pedestrian stats that included six TFLs and four sacks were deceptive, as Josephs consistently disrupted the action behind the line of scrimmage, harassing quarterbacks and forcing ball carriers to alter the course of runs. He’s an athletic pass rusher with long arms and another who is best at outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.) (12-9-25):  https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-flagship-2026-nfl-draft-edge-pass-rusher-rankings-miamis-rueben-bain-jr-narrowly-tops-texas-techs-david-bailey-at-no-1/

PFF 2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge defenders (8. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee Volunteers - Big board rank: 37.  Despite 2025 being his fourth season as a contributing player for the Vols, Josephs is still a developing player, though a good one to bet on. His arm length is a major plus and should be well above the 50th percentile. However, he needs to use it more to his advantage and get stronger with it. That opens the door to a broader request for him to become a more technically refined and precise pass rusher. He gives good effort in run defense, which suggests he can play a three-down role. He needs to take that next step in his growth and development, but if he can, Josephs has the tools to be a contributor in the NFL — in odd or even fronts.) (12-1-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-rankings-edge-defenders

College Football Week 14: Team of the Week, Player Awards (SEC Team of the Week - EDGE: Joshua Josephs, Tennessee) (11-30-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-14-team-of-the-week-player-awards-2025

Joshua Josephs NFL Draft Profile: Week 13 Scouting Report for the Tennessee EDGE (11-22-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-josephs-nfl-draft-week-13-2025/

Joshua Josephs NFL Draft Profile: Week 12 Scouting Report for the Tennessee EDGE (11-15-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-josephs-nfl-draft-week-12-2025/

Joshua Josephs NFL Draft Profile: Week 11 Scouting Report for the Tennessee EDGE (11-8-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-josephs-nfl-draft-week-11-2025/

Joshua Josephs NFL Draft Profile: Week 10 Scouting Report for the Tennessee EDGE (11-1-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-josephs-nfl-draft-week-10-2025/

5 College Draft Targets Lions Should Scout Week 10 (EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs is on the lighter end of the scale for EDGEs, weighing 35 pounds less than Bain (275 lbs. to 240 lbs.), but is an explosive option for the Volunteers.  The SEC standout is currently mocked in the top of the second round, which could be a spot Detroit either trades down to or has a Brad Holmes-esque “reach” (which has paid off time after time).  After a nine-tackle-for-loss campaign in 2024, Josephs has upped the pressure in his senior campaign, with a career-high four sacks already and six tackles for loss through eight games. He’s also punched the ball out three times this season, equaling his 2024 total.  The EDGE also has the ability to swat down passes at the line of scrimmage, too. He has done so eight times in his career.  Josephs hosts the Oklahoma Sooners in a battle of ranked teams at 7:30 p.m. EST.  If the Purdue-Michigan game becomes a blowout, consider turning your TV to some SEC football.) (11-1-25):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/5-college-draft-targets-lions-scout-week-10

5 CFB Players Who Can Raise NFL Draft Stock: 11/1 (Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee:  The Volunteers have an exciting pass rusher of their own in Joshua Josephs. Josephs clocked in at No. 50 overall in our latest Draft Network 100 update. The Kennesaw, Georgia native already has a career-high 4.0 sacks this year after learning behind James Pearce Jr. and Byron Young in recent seasons.  Josephs is a stout run defender with athleticism and quickness off the line. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is a flat-out playmaker. Josephs will attempt to make him uncomfortable in the pocket.) (10-31-25):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/10/31/cfb-players-raise-nfl-draft-stock-nov-1

Joshua Josephs NFL Draft Profile: Week 9 Scouting Report for the Tennessee EDGE (10-25-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-josephs-nfl-draft-week-9-2025/

6 CFB Players Who Can Raise NFL Draft Stock: 10/18 (Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee:  Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs was a big-time climber in our 2026 NFL Draft big board update. The athletic Josephs has been productive this season. The Marietta, Georgia native has 4.0 sacks, including ones against Georgia and Mississippi State.  Josephs will arguably play in the biggest spotlight of his career to date versus Alabama this weekend. The No. 6-ranked Crimson Tide is rolling, with quarterback Ty Simpson playing his way into the first-round conversation. Josephs' pre-draft stock would continue soaring with a good showing against Alabama.) (10-17-25):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/10/17/cfb-players-who-can-raise-nfl-draft-stock-oct-18

SEC's leading passer among 5 Volunteers to know entering Week 8 vs. Tennessee (Joshua Josephs, Defensive Line, Senior - The Volunteers have multiple talented pass rushers along their defensive line, but arguably the biggest to know is Joshua Josephs, a senior who has a combined five tackles, 1.5 TFL, one sack, and one pass defense across three career games vs. Alabama. Josephs currently leads Tennessee with 5.5 TFL, while also tied for the team lead with four sacks, along with owning 25 tackles, two pass defenses, one fumble recovery, and a SEC leading three forced fumbles.) (10-15-25):  https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/crimson-tide/football/2025/10/15/alabama-football-tennessee-volunteers-arion-carter-joey-aguilar/86692195007/

#12/12 Volunteers Hold Off Hogs, 34-31 (Defensive end Tyre West and Hobbs, playing his first game of the season, each had sacks, with Hobbs also adding a fumble forced along with Josephs.) (10-11-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/10/11/football-12-12-volunteers-hold-off-hogs-34-31

2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Defender (10. Joshua Josephs) (10-9-25):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-rankings-edge-defender-rueben-bain-jr-keldric-faulk-tj-parker


Mike Keith's call of Tennessee's scoop-and-score TD at MSU was beyond electric (Video of Josephs' scoop and score) (9-30-25):  https://allfortennessee.com/mike-keith-call-tennessee-scoop-and-score-td-at-msu-was-beyond-electric-joshua-josephs

Tennessee Football's Joshua Josephs Named Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week (9-29-25):  https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/football/tennessee-football-s-joshua-josephs-named-senior-bowl-defensive-player-of-the-week-01k6as8pp8ha

Tennessee football defeats Mississippi State in overtime (Joshua Josephs also returned a Bulldogs' fumble for a touchdown in the game) (9-27-25):  https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2025/09/27/tennessee-vols-win-at-mississippi-state-in-overtime/86397790007/

#15/15 Vols Outlast Mississippi State in Overtime Thriller, 41-34 (The Vols opened the third quarter with a 10-play, 66-yard drive capped by a Gilbert 27-yard field goal to break the deadlock. Bothwell's second touchdown pushed MSU back ahead before the Big Orange defense answered. Tyre West sacked quarterback Blake Shapen, forcing a fumble that Joshua Josephs scooped up and returned for a touchdown, pushing the Vols in front once again.) (9-27-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/9/27/football-15-15-vols-outlast-mississippi-state-in-overtime-thriller-41-34

2026 NFL Draft Risers and Fallers: Carson Beck Climbs, While Arch Manning Slides (Risers to Watch in Conference Play - Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs:  Joshua Josephs has been one of the biggest risers so far this season on the edge. Against Georgia, he was consistently disruptive in both phases, and notched a strip-sack in a key moment in the fourth quarter – using a crafty forklift, two-hand swipe, and rip combo to get to the QB.  Despite being undersized at around 6’2” and 250 pounds, Josephs has over 34” arms, which he can use to outreach blockers while winning the leverage battle. Combine that with his burst and bend, and it’s easy to see an early-round profile.) (9-20-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2026-nfl-draft-risers-fallers-carson-beck-arch-manning/

2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Edge Rusher Overview (Strengths - Arm length appears to be a big plus.  Adequate athlete for his size.  Good effort in run defense and pass rush.  Weaknesses - Arm length is a plus, but it looks like his hands are flailing and out of control at times.  Must utilize long-arm technique more and with more strength.  Dips his head when bull rushing.  Needs more pass-rush refinement.  Scouting Summary:  Despite 2025 being his fourth season as a contributing player for the Vols, Josephs is still a developing player — though a good one to bet on. His arm length is a major plus and should be well above 50th percentile. However, he needs to use it more to his advantage and get stronger with it. That opens a more broad request for him to become a more technically refined and precise pass rusher. He gives good effort in run defense, which lends itself a three-down role. He needs to take that next step in his growth and development, but if he can, Josephs has the tools to be a contributor in the NFL in odd or even fronts.) (9-16-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-edge-rusher-overview

College Football Week 3: Team of the Week, Player Awards (SEC Team of the Week - EDGE: Joshua Josephs, Tennessee) (9-14-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-3-team-of-the-week-player-awards-2025

#15/15 Vols Fall To #6/3 Georgia In Overtime, 44-41 (The Vol defense set up its offensive mates to build the lead to eight. After edge rusher Joshua Josephs stripped the ball from Stockton and tackle Bryson Eason recovered on the UGA 34 at the 8:21 mark, the Big Orange settled for a 48-yard Max Gilbert field goal that put his team up, 38-30 with 6:40 to go.) (9-13-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/9/13/football-15-15-vols-fall-to-6-3-georgia-in-overtime-44-41

Tennessee football stats leaders after Week 2 (Sacks - Joshua Jospehs (2):  Jospehs recorded one sack in both contests in 2025.) (9-12-25):  https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2025/09/12/tennessee-vols-football-stats-leaders-after-week-2/86113460007/

Josh Heupel talks Joey Aguilar, Joshua Josephs, Georgia and handling the big stage on The Mike Keith Show (What Joshua Josephs has to do to turn his excellent start to the season into an elite year:  “For him, it’s being consistent. I think that’s one of the things that he’s really grown in just as a human being and his ability mentally to come into the building with the same focus, same energy, same attention to detail. He’s continued to grow in leadership. Then when we go play, man, just continue to go play as hard as you can and play the next snap.”) (9-11-25):  https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/longformarticle/josh-heupel-tennessee-vols-head-coach-talks-joey-aguilar-joshua-josephs-georgia-bulldogs-big-stage-mike-keith-show-253831924/

2026 NFL draft: Risers & sliders after Week 1 ft. Thomas Castellanos makes his arrival heard (Risers - 1. Josh Josephs/Edge/Tennessee:  The Volunteers put a beatdown on Syracuse during the Aflac Kick-off, as the Orange were playing catch-up from the start of the game. Josephs, who lived in the shadow of Falcons’ first-round pick James Pearce Jr. last season, immediately established himself as a pass rusher scouts will be closely monitoring in 2025.  Josephs finished with seven tackles while recording one sack and one TFL and forcing a fumble. He was omnipresent, making plays all over the field as a pass rusher and stopping the run. Josephs is an athletic 6-foot-2.5 and 240 pounds, effectively stands over tackle and plays out of a three-point stance and projects as a Day 2 choice.) (9-1-25):  https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-2026-nfl-draft-risers-sliders-week-1-ft-thomas-castellanos-makes-arrival-heard

#24/18 Vols Triumph in Atlanta, Down Syracuse 45-26 (On defense, junior linebacker Arion Carter led the way with a team-high nine tackles, including a sack and a tackle for loss. McMurray and edge rusher Joshua Josephs each recorded seven stops with one tackle for loss and one sack apiece. As a unit, the Vols finished with five sacks and seven tackles tackles for loss.) (8-30-26):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/8/30/football-24-18-vols-triumph-in-atlanta-down-syracuse-45-26

College Football Week 1 Preview: Storylines, matchups and predictions for the biggest games (The Volunteers also have a top-15 edge defender in the country in Joshua Josephs, who was one of three Power Four edge rushers last year with 85-plus PFF grades as a pass rusher and run defender. He could have a lot of success against a Syracuse offensive line that will be starting four transfers.) (8-28-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-1-preview-storylines-matchups-and-predictions-for-the-biggest-games

Insider notes on Oklahoma and Tennessee: John Mateer's draft grade, Joey Aguilar's projection, and more (Tennessee has two good pass rushers on the defensive line. Josh Josephs is a smaller edge rusher who will get consideration at outside linebacker. He’s fast up the field and athletic, and he makes plays all over the field. Joseph is tough as nails and plays hard, but at the same time he’s instinctive and does more than mindlessly rush up the field. His frame, which tips the scales at 245 pounds, is something that must be dealt with as to his Sunday projection.) (8-25-25):  https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-insider-notes-oklahoma-tennessee-john-mateer-s-draft-grade-joey-aguilar-s-projection

PFF Max Chadwick Calls Joshua Josephs Next Potential Breakout Star (8-18-28):  https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/football/pff-max-chadwick-calls-joshua-s-next-potential-breakout-star-01k2h0czvyjt


Top 25 Returning College Football Edge Rushers: Colin Simmons, T.J. Parker Lead a Dominant Group (22. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee - 2024 PFSN College EDGE+ Grade: 79.16 (C+).  James Pearce gave the Tennessee Volunteers a reliable force on the defensive line, but he took his talents to the NFL. The Vols need to replace multiple starters up front, but they feel confident that Pearce’s replacement is already on the roster.  Joshua Josephs is ready to break out. He was part of the rotation, but now he has the opportunity to showcase his skill set fully. A big reason for the defense’s success was the fact that the defensive line didn’t give any time for the opposing quarterback to sit in the pocket, and Josephs is hoping to continue that trend in 2025.) (8-4-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/top-college-football-edge-rushers-2025/

Renner's NFL Draft position rankings: Top edge rushers (Josephs - Player type: Reliable every-down edge player.  Room for improvement: Muscle mass.  Early grade: Day 2.  Joshua Josephs is a bit of an enigma on tape. He's noticeably trim for an edge defender yet one of the best run defenders in the country. The rising senior not only punches above his weight class when setting the edge, but he also sheds with such ease and regularity. He's reminiscent of former Georgia edge Nolan Smith in that you can't judge their game by simply looking at their listed weights.  Joseph has very broad shoulders, long arms and easy body control. While his burst was noticeably lacking compared to teammate James Pearce Jr., Joseph's technique is the more consistent of the two. He'll have a great opportunity to boost his stock with a larger role this upcoming fall after playing only 365 snaps in 2024.) (7-28-25):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/renners-2026-nfl-draft-summer-edge-rankings-if-you-need-some-oomph-from-your-pass-rush-look-no-further/


2026 NFL Draft: Preseason edge defender rankings (5. JOSHUA JOSEPHS, TENNESSEE:  Josephs hasn’t made his mark in the stats columns yet, but he has a ton of NFL traits that hint at a 2025 breakout. He is listed at just over 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds, which is light for an edge rusher, but it’s not too far off the average for a 3-4 outside linebacker type, especially for a player who wins with speed. He has a good first step in his pass rushes and wins with arm length. He needs more pass-rush refinement, learning what to do with those long arms and hands, as evidenced by his 1.5, 3.0 and 1.5 sack totals over the past three seasons. But his PFF grades are much more favorable, including an 86.4 PFF pass-rush grade and a 91.2 PFF run-defense grade in 2025. He logged an impressive 16.7% pass-rush win rate last season, despite needing to be better about his technique and overall pass-rush plans.) (7-18-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-preseason-edge-defender-rankings

It's not even training camp and the hype is growing for forgotten Tennessee EDGE (7-14-25):  https://allfortennessee.com/its-not-even-training-camp-hype-growing-forgotten-tennessee-edge-joshua-josephs

Tennessee football edge rusher listed as a top returning player in the SEC (7-6-25):  https://allfortennessee.com/tennessee-football-edge-rusher-listed-as-a-top-returning-player-in-the-sec-01jzgmmmssrc

Top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft (38. EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs was part of a deep rotation of Tennessee defensive linemen, but he made the most of his 353 snaps. The junior led all edge defenders in the nation with a 91.4 run-defense grade in 2024 and was one of only three edges in America who earned 85.0-plus grades as both a run defender and as a pass-rusher.  Like his former teammate, James Pearce Jr., Josephs has an explosive get-off that allows him to blow up blockers before they even know what hit them. And like Pearce, he can become a first-round pick if he can keep up this level of play under a heavier workload next season.) (5-20-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-top-50-prospects-in-the-2026-nfl-draft

2026 NFL Draft: 10 wild cards who could rise up boards (EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs was part of a deep rotation of Tennessee defensive linemen, but he made the most of his 353 snaps. The junior led all edge defenders in the nation with a 91.4 run-defense grade in 2024 and was one of only three edges in America who earned 85-plus grades as both a run defender and as a pass-rusher.  Like his former teammate, James Pearce Jr., Josephs has an explosive get-off that allows him to blow up blockers before they even know what hit them. And like Pearce, he can become a first-round pick if he can keep up this level of play under a heavier workload next season.) (5-16-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-10-wild-cards-who-could-rise-up-boards

2026 NFL Draft: 10 wild cards who could rise up boards (EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs was part of a deep rotation of Tennessee defensive linemen, but he made the most of his 353 snaps. The junior led all edge defenders in the nation with a 91.4 run-defense grade in 2024 and was one of only three edges in America who earned 85-plus grades as both a run defender and as a pass-rusher. Like his former teammate, James Pearce Jr., Josephs has an explosive get-off that allows him to blow up blockers before they even know what hit them. And like Pearce, he can become a first-round pick if he can keep up this level of play under a heavier workload next season.) (5-10-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-10-wild-cards-who-could-rise-up-boards

Early 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 50 players, including Arch Manning, Caleb Downs and more (38. EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee:  Josephs was part of a deep rotation of Tennessee defensive linemen, but he made the most of his 353 snaps. The junior led all edge defenders in the nation with a 91.4 run-defense grade in 2024 and was one of only three edges in America who earned 85.0-plus grades as both a run defender and as a pass-rusher.  Like his former teammate, James Pearce Jr., Josephs has an explosive get-off that allows him to blow up blockers before they even know what hit them. And like Pearce, he can become a first-round pick if he can keep up this level of play under a heavier workload next season.) (4-26-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-preseason-2026-nfl-draft-big-board-arch-manning-caleb-downs



College Football: Top 10 returning edge defenders for the 2025 season (Honorable Mention: Joshua Josephs, Tennessee - Josephs was part of a deep rotation of Tennessee defensive linemen but he made the most of his 353 snaps. The junior led all edge defenders in the nation with a 91.4 run-defense grade in 2024 and was one of only three edges in America who earned 85-plus grades as both a run defender and as a pass rusher.  Like his former teammate, James Pearce Jr., Josephs has an explosive get-off that allows him to blow up blockers before they even know what hit them. And like Pearce, he can become a first-round pick if he can keep up this level of play under a heavier workload next season.) (3-21-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-edge-defenders-for-the-2025-season

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