MIAMI (April 29, 2017) – FIU offensive tackle Dieugot Joseph joined the professional ranks, as he has agreed to terms and will sign as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears, his agent announced on Saturday.
Joseph, an All-C-USA Honorable Mention selection this past season, started in all 12 games on an offensive line that helped produce 4,503 yards of total offense (No. 4 all-time for yards in a season at FIU). The Panthers rushed for 1,783 yards (third-most in school history) and produced 2,720 yards through the air. Joseph blocked for the school's all-time leading rusher (Alex Gardner – 2,272 yards) and FIU's all-time leader in touchdown passes (Alex McGough – 48); both marks set this past season.