2021 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Kelvin Joseph | Kentucky | CB

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Player Bio: Kelvin Joseph prepped at Scotlandville Magnet High School located in Baton Rouge, LA. At Scotlandville Magnet, his senior year, he recorded 113 tackles (12 for loss), three interceptions returned a kick off for a touchdown. His junior year, he made 67 tackles, with 12 pass deflections and three interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns that helped led his team to 5A Lousiana State Championship. He scored 13 touchdowns off of returns and interceptions during his prep career. He garnered the 5A State and Baton Rouge Advocate All-Metro teams his junior and senior years. He was named to the All-Metro and Class 5A-State Team and CBS MaxPreps Junior All-American team. He also received an invite to the U.S. Army All-American game and also was an excellent basketball player.
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ACCOLADES
2021 NFL Combine Invite
2020 Phil Steele All-SEC Fourth Team
2020 Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team

SCHOOL:  KENTUCKY                                    |                    CONFERENCE: SEC
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COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.28         |               DNP             |               35”              |              128”         |             DNP             |              DNP                      
 
​PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.28         |               DNP             |               35”              |              128”         |             DNP             |              DNP                     

KELVIN JOSEPH
CORNERBACK
HOMETOWN                  |           CLASS
BATON ROUGE, LA       |           SOPHOMORE (RS) 
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DRAFT YR:  2021              COMBINE INVITE: YES

​HEIGHT                    WEIGHT                    ARMS
5' 11"              197lbs             31⅜"

HANDS                   PROJECTED 40-TIME            DRAFT GRADE
 9 ¼"                        4.40                        6.24

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Strengths: He has the size and length of the prototype NFL cornerback. Joseph, equipped with excellent speed, explosiveness, aggressiveness, and physical, will give a team great depth at defensive back. He uses his size and strength in press coverage to his advantage with a strong punch and jam to the receiver and using the sideline as his best friend. He uses his eyes well while staying low, reading the quarterback's reaction. He reacts well to the ball and will break on most throws. He is fearful and sticks his nose in traffic to deflect or jar balls loose or make tackles. He can play on an island by himself and is trusted in man coverages in red-zone situations. He will not get beat deep as he will cover the speediest receiver on the team. His impressive pro-day posting a sub 4.40 forty and 35-inch vertical open the eyes of many NFL scouts at his pro day.

Weaknesses: He will display lethargic techniques while in coverage. He tends to backpedal too high that will compromise his breaks in getting to the receiver's route. He can look nervous at times, become jumpy, and susceptible to double moves. He has limited flexibility and bends in his drop, causing him to play upright. He will pursue the ball with pitiable angles and will be inconsistent in tackling. Tackling technique will need to be redefined at the next level if he intends to stay on the field at the NFL level.
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Draft Projection: 1st (late) - 2nd Round

NFL Comparison: Patrick Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)

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