Joshua Josephs reflects on first career sack against Jayden Daniels

TL;DR

Joshua Josephs, a fifth-round NFL draft pick by Washington, reflects on his first collegiate sack against Jayden Daniels during a game against LSU on October 8, 2022. The Vols won the game 40-13, with Josephs recording two tackles and a sack.

Key points

Joshua Josephs was drafted by Washington in the fifth round.
His first collegiate sack was against LSU on October 8, 2022.
Tennessee won the game against LSU 40-13.
Jayden Daniels was the quarterback sacked by Josephs.
Daniels was drafted No. 2 overall in 2024 and won the Heisman Trophy.

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Defensive lineman Joshua Josephs was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by Washington (No. 147 overall). He joins the Commanders after four seasons with the Vols from 2022-25.

Josephs’ first collegiate career sack was against LSU on Oct. 8, 2022. The Vols defeated LSU, 40-13, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

During the first quarter, Josephs sacked LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels enters his third season with Washington after being drafted No. 2 overall in 2024 and winning the 2023 Heisman Trophy.

"Shoutout to him," Josephs said of Daniels after being drafted by Washington. "I got my first collegiate sack on him."

The former Vol recorded two tackles, one sack and one tackle for a loss in Tennessee’s road win. Daniels completed 32-of-45 passing attempts for 300 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while totaling 38 rushing yards on 16 attempts.

"I think that was my first play in that game, and I think it was the first play of the drive and just it happened, fell into my lap,” Josephs said of his sack against Daniels.

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Q&A

When did Joshua Josephs record his first career sack?

Joshua Josephs recorded his first career sack on October 8, 2022, against LSU.

What was the outcome of the game between Tennessee and LSU where Josephs made his sack?

Tennessee defeated LSU 40-13 in the game where Joshua Josephs made his first sack.

Who is Jayden Daniels and what is his significance in this context?

Jayden Daniels is the LSU quarterback who was sacked by Joshua Josephs; he was drafted No. 2 overall by Washington and won the Heisman Trophy in 2023.