Appalachian State’s gadget-speed WR who doubled as a return-game weapon
In the 2015 season, Beathard was more than a receiver—he was a field-flipping special-teams threat, finishing with 14 catches for 265 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns while averaging 18.9 yards per catch, plus he brought return value and a punt-return score in 2014.[3][8] The differentiator here is versatility: he played in 51 games at Appalachian State, handled kick and punt duties, and offered explosive playmaking rather than high-volume targets, which makes him a fit for teams that value speed, toughness, and hidden-yardage impact over pure size.[3][12]
