Josh Mallard Josh Mallard ( born March 21 , 1980 in Savannah , Georgia ) is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena 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 , Cincinnati Bengals and Las Vegas Locomotives . 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 AAAA 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 . Mallard 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 end s Robert Geathers and Frostee Rucker were placed on injured reserve . The Bengals released Mallard on December 9 , 2008 .