Josh Lay was a rangy, instinctive Pitt corner with big-play chops
In the 2004 season, Bernard “Josh” Lay was one of Pitt’s most gifted and tested defensive backs, praised for ideal cornerback size, foot speed, quickness, and the ability to anticipate throws and jump routes. Pitt’s roster notes also highlighted his durability and trust level: he had played in 35 of the previous 38 games and hadn’t missed a contest since his freshman year. That combination of veteran steadiness and playmaking instincts made him the kind of DB coaches love—smart, sticky in coverage, and a good fit for teams that value reliability with a splash of ball-hawk swagger.
