
Chattanooga’s old-school edge-setter who once led the nation in sacks
In the 2009 season, Josh Beard was a wrecking ball off the edge for Chattanooga, earning SoCon Defensive Player of the Month and Defensive Player of the Year honors while tying for the national lead with 12 sacks. He plays like a throwback DE: compact at 6-1, 250, relentless, and disruptive, with proven burst and finishing ability against the run and pass. If you want a tone-setter who can change a game with pressure, Beard is your guy.