Daniel Joseph (Canadian football)

Joseph first played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2017 to 2019. He played in 32 games for the Nittany Lions where he had 12 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He transferred to North Carolina State University to play for the NC State Wolfpack where he played in 23 games, recording 33 solo tackles, 50 assisted tackles, 11.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. ==Professional career==

Joseph was drafted in the first round, fourth overall, by the BC Lions in the 2021 CFL draft, but returned for his final year of college eligibility. He played in three preseason games, but was released on August 29, 2022. However, he did not play in a game for the Stallions. BC Lions On January 17, 2024, it was announced that Joseph had signed with the BC Lions, who still held his rights after drafting him nearly three years earlier. Toronto Argonauts Joseph signed with his hometown Toronto Argonauts on July 8, 2024. He quickly made his CFL debut on July 11, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he recorded one special teams tackle. He played in one more game before being moved to the practice roster and was then outright released on July 30, 2024. After playing in the Labour Day Classic, he played in all seven remaining regular season games in 2024, recording five defensive tackles and one sack. Calgary Stampeders On September 9, 2025, Joseph signed with the Calgary Stampeders. In 2025, he played in six regular season games, recording three defensive tackles and three special teams tackles. ==Personal life==

Joseph was born to parents Grace Ekakitie and Charles Joseph. He has three siblings, Love Joseph, Faith Ekakitie, and Anniemarie Joseph. Faith also played in the CFL as a defensive lineman as a first-round draft pick. His cousin, Ese Mrabure-Ajufo, was similarly drafted in the first round, by the BC Lions, and played in the CFL for seven years. ==References==