
Joseph Shell brings veteran Brown Bears DB grit and playmaking flair
In the 2022 season, Joseph Shell was a dependable Brown defensive back who appeared in all 10 games, finished fourth on the team with 36 tackles, and added four pass breakups plus a tackle for loss. His calling card is versatility: he can tackle, disrupt throws, and flash real ball skills, with a 71-yard fumble return touchdown in 2021 showing his knack for turning chaos into points. He also earned program recognition as an NFF Hampshire Honor Society honoree and the team’s Edward T. Brackett '14 Award winner, which says a lot about his consistency and football IQ.