Joseph Plunkett (American football)

Joseph Plunkett (born July 22, 1962) is a former professional American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Plunkett attended Arizona State University, where he played college football for the Sun Devils. He was drafted by the Raiders in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft.

Over the course of his NFL career, Plunkett played in a limited number of games. He contributed primarily as a special teams player and a reserve defensive back. Details about his statistics and specific game performances are scarce.