Joshua Josephs selected by the Washington Commanders with pick No. 147 in the 2026 NFL Draft
Tennessee defensive lineman Joshua Josephs (19) celebrates during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. , on Sept. 27, 2025.
| Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It took a little while longer than perhaps some experts and many Vol fans expected, but Tennessee had another player go off the board after Jermod McCoy’s selection to start the fourth round. Finally, Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs was tabbed by the Washington Commanders with the No. 147 overall pick in the fifth round of the draft.
Adding energy off the edge ⚡️ pic. twitter. com/X3nPulpn13 — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 25, 2026 Josephs started 11 games last year after taking over as a starter in 2025.
He had 33 total tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He also had a crucial return for a touchdown in the 41-34 overtime win over Mississippi State last year. TYRE WEST JOSHUA JOSEPHS TOUCHDOWN pic.
twitter. com/o95zBHfSGY — Rocky Top Now (@rockytopnow) September 27, 2025 Josephs has very good length to play the position, measuring at 6-3, 242 pounds and with 34 1/4-inch arms at the combine. Between his length and the power he plays with, he has the tools to be a developmental prospect with a higher ceiling than most edge rushers on Day 3.