Lloyd Joseph

Lloyd Joseph (born August 3, 1968) is a Grenadian-born Canadian former gridiron football defensive tackle who played one season for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). A dominant defensive lineman at Valley City State University, Joseph is one of only two Vikings players ever to earn All-American honors three times.

Early life Joseph was born in Grenada and later moved to Canada, where he grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

College career Joseph played college football for the Valley City State Vikings from 1987 to 1990, becoming one of the most decorated defensive players in program history. He was a four-time All-Conference selection, helping the Vikings post a 26–11 overall record and a 17–4 conference record during his career.

Joseph made an immediate impact as a freshman, recording 56 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He went on to earn All-District and All-American honors in each of the next three seasons. In 1988, he was named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American after recording 61 tackles and 5 sacks. In 1989, he produced 77 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks, earning NAIA Second-Team All-American. In 1990, he posted 83 tackles and 8 sacks, being named NAIA First-Team All-American. He appeared in five games during the 1991 season, recording one tackle before his release.

Legacy Joseph was inducted into the Valley City State University Hall of Fame for his collegiate career and status as one of the greatest defensive players in school history.