Josh McNary
| Date of birth | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | , Texas |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| US college | United States Military Academy |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | 2011 East-West Shrine Game Pat Tillman Award |
Josh McNary is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. McNary played his college football at the United States Military Academy.
High school career
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Collegiate career
McNary finished his career as Army’s all-time leader in sacks (28.0) and tackles for loss (49), while adding 195 tackles (117 solo), nine passes defensed, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He is the only player in school history to record two double-digit sack seasons and also held school records for the most sacks in a single game (4.0) and a single season (12.5).
As a senior in 2010, McNary capped off his career by returning a fumble 55 yards for a touchdown in the Black Knights’ 16-14 victory over SMU in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. The win gave Army its first winning season since 1996 and first postseason victory since the 1985 Peach Bowl.
Following his senior year, McNary was honored with the 2011 East-West Shrine Game Pat Tillman Award, given to the player who best exemplifies character, intelligence, sportsmanship and service.
Professional Carreer
McNary served two years of active military service and on April 11, 2013 the Indianapolis Colts signed McNary to a free-agent contract. McNary was placed on the Reserve/Military List but is expected to join the team in training camp.[1]