| Josh Deaver |
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 | Class: Senior
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 | Hometown: Canton, N.C.
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 | High School: Pisgah HS
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 | Height / Weight: 6-1 / 295
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 | Position: OL
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2007 (Jr.): Played in the final eight games of the year on the offensive line ... Missed the first three games of the season after sustaining a knee injury in practice after a player fell on him during a scrimmage session.
2006 (So.): Started every game for the Catamounts at left guard ... One of just eight Catamounts overall and one of only two offensive linemen to start every game ... Helped Darius Fudge surpass the 1,000-yard rushing plateau ... Along with his fellow linemen, was named the offensive MVP by the WCU coaching staff following the rout of Chowan ... The line allowed for two 90-yard rushers and did not give up a sack.
2005 (Fr.): Played in three games, including the Mars Hill, Georgia Southern and Chattanooga contests.
Prior to Western: Named the Asheville Citizen-Times All-Western North Carolina second team ... An All-Western Highlands Conference selection ... Helped the Bears rush for more than 2,000 yards and throw for almost 2,500 yards with his blocking ... He finished with a grade of 87 percent ... Also honorable mention All-WNC in track & field ... Was conference runner-up in the shot put as a junior.