Ryan Joseph has already made a name for himself as one of the league’s best young inside linebackers, where his instincts and athleticism shine. His ability to read offenses and play effective pass and run support makes him an anchor of the Copperheads' defense. Imagining Joseph as a dual-threat player opens exciting possibilities on the offense side of the ball, specifically as a tight end, a position that he played in high school.
At linebacker, Joseph is used to reading the field and reacting quickly, a crucial skill that could easily carry over to the tight end position. His football IQ and understanding of defensive schemes would allow him to find soft spots in defenses, creating mismatches against slower linebackers or smaller defensive backs. Standing 6'3" and weighing in at over 230 pounds, Joseph’s size and athleticism would make him an elite target in the passing game, especially in contested catch situations or in the red zone.
His physicality, honed from years of punishing hits on defense, would make him a tough blocker as well, sealing edges for running backs and holding his ground against pass rushers. Joseph’s experience on defense means he understands how to exploit defenders’ weaknesses, giving him an edge in route running and racking up those ever-valuable YAC yards. In his high school playing days, Joseph lined up at wildcat QB with great success as a runner and passer.
At linebacker, Joseph is used to reading the field and reacting quickly, a crucial skill that could easily carry over to the tight end position. His football IQ and understanding of defensive schemes would allow him to find soft spots in defenses, creating mismatches against slower linebackers or smaller defensive backs. Standing 6'3" and weighing in at over 230 pounds, Joseph’s size and athleticism would make him an elite target in the passing game, especially in contested catch situations or in the red zone.
His physicality, honed from years of punishing hits on defense, would make him a tough blocker as well, sealing edges for running backs and holding his ground against pass rushers. Joseph’s experience on defense means he understands how to exploit defenders’ weaknesses, giving him an edge in route running and racking up those ever-valuable YAC yards. In his high school playing days, Joseph lined up at wildcat QB with great success as a runner and passer.