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Joseph Ossai

DE

Joseph Ossai came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (69th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Texas. Now with NYJ, he's in his 6th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top DEFs in football last season, scoring a 72.4 (92nd percentile).

Size

6'4", 253#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 3, 69th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
35.6

18th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.48
Availability×0.1-1.27

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ35.62
2025CIN72.414
2024CIN59.217
2023CIN42.310
2022CIN49.813

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Joseph Ossai has played in 56 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2022–2025), NYJ (2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 72.4, in the 92nd percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3DET—40.4
Week 4CHI—42.6

Joseph Ossai — common questions

What position does Joseph Ossai play?
Joseph Ossai is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Joseph Ossai played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joseph Ossai has played for CIN (2022–2025), NYJ (2026).
Where did Joseph Ossai go to college?
Joseph Ossai played college football at Texas.
When was Joseph Ossai drafted?
Joseph Ossai was selected in round 3, 69th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joseph Ossai scored?
Joseph Ossai has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Joseph Ossai's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joseph Ossai rated 35.6 for 2026, the 18th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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