2008: Played in all 11 games ... made WSU debut vs. Mercyhurst and forced a fumble on a Laker kickoff return ... saw playing time in the defensive backfield as well as on the kickoff coverage, punt coverage and punt return teams ... made two solo tackles on kickoff coverage vs. Northern Michigan ... four of his five tackles came on kickoff coverage ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2007: Did not appear in any games for Howard University after having surgery in July 2007.

2006: Played in eight games for the Bison recording 11 tackles including eight solo.

2005: Recorded 37 tackles including 24 solo while playing in all 11 games ... recorded a sack plus had an interception against Morgan State ... also tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups.

2004: Was redshirted at Howard University.

High School: A 2004 graduate of Renaissance High School ... earned two varsity letters for the Phoenix ... competed in track in the 100, 200 and 400m.

Personal: Full name--Joseph L. Claiborne III ... born November 11, 1985, in Detroit ... son of Joseph and Susan Claiborne ... has two sisters, Monique and Joi ... majored in pre-med at Howard University in Washington, D.C. ... working on his master's in kinesiology (sports administration) at Wayne State ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2008.

Joe Claiborne's Career WSU Statistics
Year	GP	Solo	Asst.	Total	TFL-Yds	Int-Yds	PBrUp	FR-Yds	FF
2008	11	5	0	5	0-0	0-0	0	0-0	1