Dwayne Joseph (born June 2, 1972) is an American football executive and former player who is the director of scouting for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
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| Position: | Director of scouting | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 2, 1972 Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Carol City | ||||||||||||
| College: | Syracuse | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||||||||||
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Playing career
editCollege
editJoseph was a letterman in his college career, and was the captain of the Syracuse Orange football team in his senior year.
National Football League
editChicago Bears
editAfter going undrafted, Joseph played for the Bears from 1994 to 1996. He spent much of his rookie season with the practice squad. In 1995, Joseph recorded his first career interception in his pro debut.[1] He eventually played in all 16 games, and started one. During the 1995 season, Joseph recorded two interceptions, four passes defended, and a forced fumble. He spent the 1996 season on injured reserve,[2] and was released in training camp a year later.[3]
Executive career
editChicago Bears
editThree years after his playing career ended, Joseph was hired by the Bears to be the Coordinator of Player Programs, and was promoted to Director of Player Development in 2001.
Miami Dolphins
editIn 2004, Joseph was hired as a pro scout for the Miami Dolphins.[4][5]
In 2005, Joseph became the Dolphins representative at the NFL-Stanford University Program for Managers.[6] In 2007, Joseph became the Dolphins assistant director of pro personnel.[7][8]
Chicago Bears (second stint)
editIn 2012, Joseph was hired by new Bears general manager Phil Emery as assistant director of pro scouting.[5]
On May 6, 2013, Joseph was promoted to assistant director of pro personnel.[9]
Philadelphia Eagles
editJoseph was hired as the director of pro personnel of Philadelphia Eagles in May 2015.[10] Joseph won his first Super Bowl when the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders
editIn 2019, Joseph was hired by the Oakland Raiders as their director of pro scouting.
Personal life
editJoseph attended college at Syracuse University, and earned his undergraduate degree in human development, along with a master's degree in education leadership at DePaul University.
Father to Damien Joseph who goes to St. Augustine Prep and lives in Mullica Hill, 16 years old.
References
edit- ^ "Manning supplants Harris as starting free safety". Chicagobears.com. September 20, 2006. Retrieved July 26, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dwayne Joseph Bears | Bears: Placed CB Dwayne Joseph (neck) and DT Chris Zorich... - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. August 20, 1996. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ "Wannstedt Files Away Ditka's Opinion - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. August 20, 1997. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ Thanx to MGOblog.com for the link (January 22, 2009). "Syracuse is lining up prospects in Florida | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ a b "Ex-CB Joseph set to rejoin Bears' front office - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. May 10, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ "Dwayne Joseph". Dolphins.studiotigaapps.net. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ "Bears make changes to personnel dept". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ Donnie Webb, The Post-Standard (June 19, 2007). "NFL: Patterson, Joseph | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (May 6, 2013). "Bears promote Turks, Joseph". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "Eagles to hire former Bears executive Dwayne Joseph as director of pro personnel, per report". bleedinggreennation. May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.