Background
Joseph was born in Hallandale, Florida, and is of Haitian descent.
Joseph was born in Hallandale, Florida, and is of Haitian descent.
He finished his career playing in 50 games with 29 starts at guard and 11 starts at left tackle.
He played college football for the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (23rd overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Saint Louis Rams.
He played high school football at Hallandale High School.
While there he was a four-year starter at both guard and defensive line and played in a school-record 532 plays. Joseph played college football at Oklahoma.
During his freshman year he was named Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News. As a senior he was a consensus First-Team All-Big 12 selection.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Joseph was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23rd overall in the 2006 NFL Draft.
During his rookie season he started 12 of 13 games at right guard. In his second season in the NFL he became a full-time starter, starting all 16 games at right guard for the buccaneers. He was selected to his first Pro Bowl after the 2008 season as a substitute.
On July 28, 2011, Joseph agreed to terms with the "Bucs" on a seven-year, $53 million contract including $19 million guaranteed.
He was selected to his second Pro Bowl during the 2011 season. In the third preseason game against the New England Patriots in 2012, Joseph hurt his knee when teammate Donald Penn blocked defensive end Chandler Jones into his knee.
Joseph was later placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Joseph was released by Tampa Bay on March 8, 2014.
Saint Louis Rams
Joseph signed with the Saint Louis Rams on May 28, 2014.
In 2011, Davin Joseph established the Davin Joseph Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to enhancing the athletic and performing arts programs in three Title-One public schools in Tampa and Hallandale, Florida, respectively.