Davin Joseph MCT

Teenage son of ex-Bucs Pro Bowler Davin Joseph dies

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 2/18/22

Ali Joseph, the son of former Bucs Pro Bowler Davin Joseph, died recently at the age of 18.

Joseph, who was known as “Champ,” died on Feb. 9, according to an obituary posted online.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Anthony Becht shared some prayers and thoughts online Thursday for Joseph regarding Ali’s death.

Prayers up to my former @Buccaneers teammate Davin Joseph and his family for the loss of their 18yr old son. Tragic news to hear someone losing their child so early in life.

— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) February 17, 2022

Sending prayers to former #Bucs guard @DavinJoseph75 regarding the recent death of his son, who was a senior at Wharton High School in Tampa. Such sad and tragic news.https://t.co/3laneFs7Wh

— PewterReport (@PewterReport) February 17, 2022

Davin Joseph was a first-round pick by the Bucs in 2006 out of Oklahoma. The eight-year right guard made two Pro Bowls while with Tampa Bay. He spent seven seasons with the Bucs and played his final season with the St. Louis Rams in 2014.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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