Juan Joseph Juan Joseph ( born August 26 , 1987 in Jefferson , Louisiana ) is a former professional Arena football quarterback who has also played American and Canadian football . He last played for the Lafayette Wildcatters of the SIFL . He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football for the Millsaps Majors . Joseph has also been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders . Early years . Joseph attended West Saint John Parish High School in Edgard , Louisiana , where he was a member of the Rams 2003 and 2004 Class 2A State Championship teams . While in high school , he was a teammate of Kansas City Chiefs ' defensive lineman Tyson Jackson and Tennessee Titans ' fullback Quinn Johnson . In high school , he played baseball , basketball and football , trying out for the football team in his sophomore year because all his friends were members . College career . Joseph played collegiately for the Millsaps College Majors of the NCAA ' s Division III . He was offered a full scholarship at Alcorn State University , but chose Millsaps because he wanted to attain a Business Degree from a nationally known Business College like Millsaps . In 2005 , his first year at Millsaps , Joseph split playing time as a backup quarterback . The Majors finished 2 - 7 on the year . As a sophomore in 2006 , Joseph led a resurgence of the Majors ' struggling program , under the tutelage of new head coach Mike DuBose , formerly the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide . The Majors finished with a 7 - 4 record ( 6 - 0 in conference play ) , claiming the program ' s third SCAC title and second - ever playoff berth . Joseph was named the conference ' s player of the year . In 2007 , Joseph again led the Majors to a SCAC title , the team finishing with an 8 - 2 record . He was again named the conference ' s player of the year . As a senior in 2008 , Joseph led the Majors to the second best season in the program ' s history . The team finished 11 - 1 and ranked # 12 nationally in the D3football . com poll , after peaking at # 3 during the season . Joseph was for the third consecutive year the SCAC player of the year . He also won the Conerly Trophy , given annually to the best college football player in the state of Mississippi , edging out fellow finalists and future first - round NFL Draft selections Michael Oher and Peria Jerry . He was also a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy . Joseph played in 38 games for the Majors from 2005 – 2008 , amassing 9 , 295 passing yards ( 244 . 6 / game ) and 87 passing touchdowns ( 2 . 3 / game ) compared to 27 interceptions , and completing 814 of 1 , 283 pass attempts ( 63 . 4 % ) . He also rushed for 537 yards and 8 touchdowns on 161 attempts . During his tenure , the Majors accumulated a 28 - 14 overall win - loss record , including a 20 - 6 record in conference play , three SCAC title ' s and two playoff appearances . Joseph ' s priority while at college was not to play professionally . A good student , he admitted it would be nice , but this was not one of his goals . Professional career . Edmonton Eskimos . Joseph was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos in March 2009 . Saskatchewan Roughriders . Joseph was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for Kitwana Jones on May 15 , 2009 . He was cut on June 25 , 2009 . Lafayette Wildcatters . Joseph joined the Lafayette Wildcatters two days prior to the start of the 2010 SIFL season . The team began the year 1 - 4 before Joseph became the starter . With Joseph at the helm , the team soared to a 5 - 1 turnaround , achieving a winning season and a playoff berth .