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Linval Joseph | Defensive Lineman

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/10/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 323
College: East Carolina
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Giants DT Linval Joseph required postseason surgery to remove a cyst from his left ankle.
Coach Tom Coughlin downplayed the procedure, suggesting Joseph will be "fine." The one unsung member of the Giants' stout front four, Joseph came up big in the playoffs, pushing the pocket and plugging the middle in the run game. Fri, Feb 24, 2012 12:44:00 PM
Source: Bob Glauber on Twitter

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Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

Linval Joseph is working as the new starting nose tackle at Giants training camp.

He'll open the season there. The 46th overall pick in last year's draft, Joseph is Barry Cofield's replacement. Joseph only played 60 defensive snaps in his rookie season, so he's going from non-factor to first-teamer without being eased in. Still, Joseph has loads of talent and was a star in 2010 training camp. The Giants' run defense projects as an easy top-ten unit in 2011.
Source: ESPN New York
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 11:58:00 PM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

SI's Peter King calls second-round DT Linval Joseph "the most impressive draft choice in [Giants] camp."

Defensive tackle wasn't high on the Giants' list of needs heading into the draft, but Joseph was easily the top player on the their draft board when the 46th selection came around. He'll be a rotational player for what should be the most improved defensive line in the league.
Source: SI.com
Thu, Aug 19, 2010 09:33:00 AM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

Giants rookie DT Linval Joseph's run stuffing ability has been highlighted early in camp.

As we suggested on draft day, Joseph will look to have the biggest impact of any Giants rookies. If he continues his impressive performance, he could threaten to steal some of Barry Cofield's snaps, and might even be the starter come the end of the season. The Giants' defense is in for a major bounce-back year.
Source: New York Post
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 11:36:00 AM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

Giants agreed to terms with No. 46 overall pick DT Linval Joseph on a four-year contract.

Joseph left East Carolina as a junior after earning All-Conference USA honors in 2009. He'll enter the defensive tackle rotation as the primary backup behind Barry Cofield at nose tackle. Joseph should have the biggest 2010 impact of any of the Giants rookies.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 01:13:00 PM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

Giants selected East Carolina DT Linval Joseph with the No. 46 pick in the 2010 draft.

The Giants continue to zero in on high-upside down linemen. At 6'5/328, Joseph was expected to land with a 3-4 team. Instead, the late-bloomer will play behind Barry Cofield in New York. An athletic All-Conference USA winner, Joseph has the potential to be a run-stuffer at the next level, in addition to a pocket pusher. He led ECU with 13 tackles for loss last season.
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 07:21:00 PM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

Sources tell SI.com's Tony Pauline that East Carolina DT Linval Joseph is very much on the Chargers' radar at No. 28 overall.

It's interesting to note that ex-NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah has Joseph going to San Diego in his latest mock draft. Pauline writes that Joseph will likely be the pick only if Ryan Mathews is off the board at No. 28, and the Bolts don't deem any corners worthy of the selection. Joseph, who goes 6'5" and 328 pounds, would likely play five-technique end in San Diego's 3-4.
Related: Chargers
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Thu, Apr 22, 2010 12:41:00 PM
Linval Joseph - DL - Giants

According to ESPN's Mel Kiper, East Carolina DT Linval Joseph is a "hot guy moving up" draft boards and could be a first-round pick.

Something of a late bloomer under Skip Holtz, Joseph battled weight issues early in his career but broke out in his final two seasons and was a highly effective pass rusher in 2009. At 6'5/328, he is built to play in any scheme.
Source: Omar Kelly on Twitter
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 12:30:00 PM

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