# Kerby Joseph — what pundits predicted S · Illinois 8 checkable claims from 4 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## Measurables - Vertical: 38½″ - Broad jump: 10′3″ - Bench press: 18 reps - Height: 6′1″ - Weight: 203 lb 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2022-combine.htm). ## What pundits expect (8 unsettled) - “Joseph has steadily ramped up his participation at practice, but will not be activated this week. (game vs. New England Patriots in Germany)” — [John Maakaron](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-maakaron), for 2026, said Nov 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1185373b-582a-463b-b2ff-9f8b6ee9fa39 - “He's been practicing, isn't going to play this week, but I think he maybe comes back in week 10 or maybe week 11.” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Nov 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/41cd806b-d6f3-401d-ac46-33a027d3a0fd - “Joseph will not likely play against the Patriots next week, but could see action on Thanksgiving.” — [John Maakaron](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-maakaron), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2b6020a8-9c71-48a3-9b60-4418df87f67f - “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet - “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2cbd48f6-15ea-4aa5-84bc-bcc50d94d09a - “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet - “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet - “The Lions should get Branch and Joseph back by week four, so the hope is that Sheppard can unlock more of his playbook with both guys in the lineup.” — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c999712-9381-4b37-936d-4a9e76c36de7 --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kerby-joseph Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology