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Jersey Number 47
Josiah Kennard
- Year:
- Redshirt Senior
- Position:
- Long Snapper
- Hometown:
- Manvel, Texas
- High School:
- Manvel
- Previous:
- East Texas A&M
2025:
Transferred to JMU with one season of eligibility remaining after spending four years at East Texas A&M (2021-24), formerly named Texas A&M Commerce
2024 at East Texas A&M:
2023 at East Texas A&M:
2022 at East Texas A&M:
2021 at East Texas A&M:
High School:
Personal:
- Played in all 14 games
- Served as JMU's primary short snapper on PAT and field goals
- JMU Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete (Fall 2025)
Transferred to JMU with one season of eligibility remaining after spending four years at East Texas A&M (2021-24), formerly named Texas A&M Commerce
2024 at East Texas A&M:
- Played in all 12 games
- Served as the Lions’ primary long snapper
- Had four tackles, all solo
- Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
2023 at East Texas A&M:
- Played in all 10 games
- Served as the Lions’ primary long snapper
- Had one tackle
- Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
2022 at East Texas A&M:
- Played in eight games
- Had one solo tackle
2021 at East Texas A&M:
- Redshirted to retain a year of eligibility
High School:
- Manvel’s Defensive Player of the Year and Scout Team Player of the Year as a senior
- As a senior, had 58 tackles, 10.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and six quarterback hurries
- Dual-sport athlete who also lettered in powerlifting and track & field
Personal:
- Son of Brandon and Christy Kennard
- Graduated from East Texas A&M with both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business administration
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