WVU All-American Karl Joseph Out for Season

Dana Holgorson announced today that senior All-American safety Karl Joseph sustained a right knee injury that will effectively end his season, and likely his career with West Virginia.

This season, Joseph lead the nation in interceptions with 5, was No. 23 in passes defended, and No. 27 in fumbles recovered.

Brutal news about West Virginia S Karl Joseph, who is out for the year with a knee injury. Was playing as well as any defender in Big 12

— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) October 7, 2015

Joseph is well-known nationally for his hard-hitting attitude that represented the West Virginia secondary. Here’s a look at what he did to Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook this past weekend.

https://vine.co/v/e2anwTFM1Xq

His defensive coordinator said it all in this tweet on Wednesday.

In my 21 years of football – #8 has been the best leader and player that I've ever had the privilege of coaching.

— Tony Gibson (@TonyGibsonWVU) October 7, 2015

Oklahoma State faces West Virginia on Saturday at 6:00CT on ESPN2.