One of the rising names in the 2022 NFL draft pantheon is heading to Detroit for a pre-draft visit in the coming days. Illinois safety Kerby Joseph is including the Lions in his ongoing tour of pre-draft visits.
Per Justin Melo of the Draft Network, Joseph will be in Detroit next week after stops in Chicago, Minnesota and Indianapolis this week. He also will meet with the Jaguars.
Joseph has been gaining momentum throughout the draft process, thanks in part to a strong week at the Senior Bowl, where he played against the Lions-coached American team. He’s also produced excellent athletic workout numbers, including a 38.5-inch vertical jump. The Lions met with Joseph during his pro day at Illinois. He is generally projected as a Day 2 pick and has some experience playing in a split-safety scheme like the Lions deploy under defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
