BOONE, N.C. — Five former Appalachian State University football student-athletes have agreed to terms as undrafted free agents with National Football League teams. The deals include wide receiver Bobo Beathard joining the Arizona Cardinals, offensive lineman Davante Harris joining the Indianapolis Colts, wide receiver Malachi Jones joining the Atlanta Falcons, wide receiver Simms McElfresh joining the Detroit Lions and defensive back Doug Middleton joining the New York Jets.
Beathard appeared in 51 games at Appalachian State from 2011-15, which was tied for the most among all student-athletes on the Mountaineers’ history-making 2015 squad.