Josh Mallard (born March 21, 1980 in ) is an
American football defensive end for the
Las Vegas Locomotives of the
United Football League. He was
drafted by the
Indianapolis Colts
in the seventh round of the
2002 NFL
Draft. He played
college
football at
Georgia.
Mallard has also played for the
Atlanta
Falcons,
Denver Broncos and
Cincinnati Bengals.
Early years
Mallard
played football at Benedictine Military School
in Savannah, Ga., where he was a 1996 SuperPrep
All-America selection and was named to the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia and
First-team AAA All-State honors. Named Savannah Player of
the Year by The Savannah News Press. He led his team to the state
quarterfinals with 168 tackles and 36 sacks as a senior
College career
Mallard played in 43 games (7 starts), totaling 74 tackles (50
solo), 18 sacks, five forced fumbles and three passes defensed. He
finished his career fifth on the Bulldogs' all-time sacks list. As
a senior, Mallard played in 11 games (1 start) posted 20 tackles
(12 solo), including five sacks, despite being limited by a knee
injury. As a junior, Mallard was credited with 28 tackles (20
solo), including three sacks, a forced fumble and two passes
defensed in 11 games (6 starts). Against Auburn, Mallard had 10
tackles and two quarterback pressures. As a sophomore reserve
lineman, Mallard played in 11 games (0 starts) and notched 12
tackles (8 solo), two forced fumbles and four sacks. He played in
10 games as a redshirt freshman and made 14 tackles (10 solo),
including six sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Malalrd was selected by Indianapolis in the seventh round (220th
overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft, Mallard played in 13 games (0
starts) for the Colts. He registered 20 tackles (15 solo),
including a sack, and three fumble recoveries. In 2003 Mallard
spent training camp with Indianapolis, but was waived on August 31,
2003.
Cleveland Browns
He was out of football until the
Cleveland Browns signed him on December 10,
2003 He was out of football after the Browns waived him on December
12.
Miami Dolphins
In 2004 Mallard spent the entire season out of football after
competing in training camp with the
Miami
Dolphins. He was waived by the Dolphins on August 30,
2004.
Amsterdam Admirals
In 2005 Mallard spent the season out of football after competing in
NFL Europe with the
Amsterdam Admirals where he registered 12
tackles, two sacks, two blocked punts and two passes
defensed.
Atlanta Falcons
Signed by Atlanta (future contract) on January 4, 2006. In 2006
Mallard recorded eight tackles (7 solo), including four sacks, four
forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and defensed two passes in 14
games (1 start) for Atlanta. Mallard was waived by the
Atlanta Falcons on
October 13,
2007.
Denver Broncos
Mallard joined the Broncos as a free agent on November 6, 2007,
after playing in three games with Atlanta (did not record any
statistics). With Denver he played 11 games for the year, including
his eight contests with Denver, and registered 20 tackles (15
solo), 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. They
later released him on August 25, 2008.
Cincinnati Bengals
Mallard was signed by the
Cincinnati
Bengals on November 24, 2008 after
defensive ends Robert Geathers and
Frostee Rucker were placed on
injured reserve. The Bengals released
Mallard on December 9, 2008.
References
- Atlanta Falcons Transactions - 2007
- Roster Cuts Roundup
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