Jeremy Beal Explained

Jeremy Beal
Number:93, 97
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:2 December 1987
Birth Place:Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:276
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-American (2010)
  • Third-team All-American (2009)
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2008)
  • Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2010)
High School:Creekview (Carrollton, Texas)
College:Oklahoma
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:7
Draftpick:247
Pastteams:
Pfr:B/BealJe00

Jeremy Beal (born December 2, 1987) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was once considered one of the top defensive end prospects for the 2011 NFL draft, but was selected in the 7th round by the Broncos.[1] Beal played college football for the University of Oklahoma. He was also a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Early life

Beal attended Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas. As a senior, he was an all-state linebacker after recording 127 tackles, two sacks, and one interception return for a touchdown.

Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 19 strongside defensive end prospect in the class of 2006.[2]

College career

Beal played college football at Oklahoma.[3] After being redshirted as a freshman in 2006, Beal was moved to defensive end and recorded 21 tackles and had a sack as a redshirt freshman in 2007. Beal became a starter as a sophomore in 2008 and earned first-team All-Big 12 by the Associated Press after recording a team high 8.5 sacks with 54 tackles. As a junior in 2009 Beal recorded 61 tackles, 11 sacks, and an interception.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Beal was selected in the seventh round by the Denver Broncos of the 2011 NFL draft as the 247th overall selection.[4]

On August 31, 2013, the Broncos waived Beal.[5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Beal signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 19, 2014.[6] He was released on June 21, 2014.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=76785&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE NFL Draft Scout
  2. Web site: Strongside defensive ends 2006 . Rivals.com . January 31, 2006 .
  3. Web site: Jeremy Beal College Stats . January 2, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . February 26, 2019.
  5. Web site: Gantt . Darin . August 31, 2013 . Broncos cut a pair of picks among 22 moves . January 2, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  6. Web site: ROUGHRIDERS TRANSACTION – JUNE 19 . riderville.com . May 24, 2024.
  7. Web site: Riders announce 2014 cuts . leaderpost.com . June 21, 2014 . May 24, 2024.