Jon Beason

Jon Beason

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Carolina Panthers
currentnumber=52
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|1|14
birthplace=Miramar, Florida
heightft=6
heightin=0
weight=237
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Carolina Panthers
college=University of Miami
draftyear=2007
draftround=1
draftpick=25
pastteams=
* Carolina Panthers (2007-present)
status=Active
nfl=BEA530518

Jonathan Beason (born January 14, 1985 in Miramar, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers 25th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.

Early years

Beason attended Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory School from 1999-2003. He played multiple positions including linebacker, strong safety and fullback. As a senior, Beason rushed for 811 yards and 12 touchdowns at fullback, and made 75 tackles and had five pass interceptions on defense. He not only played football but did track and basketball too as a starting forward on the basketball team, helping lead his team to the finals of the state playoffs in 2002.

College career

Beason played his college football at the University of Miami. He began his career at fullback but shifted to linebacker as a redshirt freshman. During his career he collected 187 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception.

7th Floor Crew

Beason was known at the University of Miami for his purported role (as "Big Beast") in the recording of the song "7th Floor Crew", a lewd rap music song about sexual activities on the seventh floor of UM's Mahoney Hall. [ [http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/04/30/panthers-bears-draft-7th-floor-crew-members/ Panthers, Bears Draft 7th Floor Crew Members] ]

Professional career

Beason was drafted 25th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Beason had a great rookie season, finishing second behind Patrick Willis in tackles for a rookie with 140. [ [http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/21635.html No one tackles like Willis -- rookies and vets alike] ] He finished second in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting behind Willis, receiving two votes. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3181099 NFL's leading tackler voted AP's top defensive rookie] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.beason52.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=18396 Carolina Panthers bio]
* [http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/beason_jon00.html Miami Hurricanes bio]


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