Darrian Beavers

Darrian Beavers
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-05) July 5, 1999 (age 25)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Colerain (Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2022 / round: 6 / pick: 182
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darrian Beavers (born July 5, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at UConn before transferring to Cincinnati.

Early life

Beavers attended Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played wide receiver and safety in high school. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football.[1]

College career

Beavers played two years at Connecticut before transferring to the University of Cincinnati.[2][3][4] In those two years he started six of 24 games, recording 38 tackles and seven sacks. He transferred to Cincinnati in 2019.[5][6] In his first year at Cincinnati, Beavers started 10 of 14 games and had 36 tackles. In 2020, he started 10 games, recording 58 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions.[7][8] He returned to Cincinnati as a starter in 2021.[9] He was a finalist for the Dick Butkus Award.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m) 		237 lb
(108 kg) 		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.67 s 1.63 s 2.72 s 4.17 s 6.91 s 39.0 in
(0.99 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12]

Beavers was drafted by the New York Giants with the 182nd pick in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[13] Beavers tore his ACL in week 2 of the preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals and was placed on injured reserve.[14][15]

On August 29, 2023, Beavers was waived by the Giants and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30.[18]

Beavers was waived by the Giants on August 27, 2024.[19]

References

  1. ^ Kidwai, Aman (January 22, 2017). "UConn Football Adds Two Verbal Commitments". UConnReport. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Anthony, Mike (October 19, 2017). "Though 'Raw,' UConn's Beavers Taking On Bigger Role". courant.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Putterman, Alex (September 18, 2018). "UConn's Darrian Beavers, Eli Thomas Adjusting Well To Defensive End Position". courant.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Fuller, Jim (October 17, 2017). "UConn's Darrian Beavers staying true to his faith, making an impact on field". New Haven Register. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Putterman, Alex (January 23, 2019). "UConn sack leader Darrian Beavers transferring to Cincinnati". courant.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Page, Fletcher (August 2, 2019). "Luke Fickell ready to see Darrian Beavers, Kyriq McDonald 'enhance and help' UC football". The Enquirer. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Williams, Justin (March 30, 2021). "Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers is older, wiser, 100 pounds heavier and back to anchor the defense". The Athletic. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Jenkins, Keith (November 13, 2020). "Darrian Beavers has developed into versatile leader for No. 7 Cincinnati's defense". The Enquirer. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Jenkins, Keith (November 5, 2021). "Three keys, prediction: Darrian Beavers looks to lead No. 6 Cincinnati Bearcats past Tulsa". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ^ Heltman, Russ (November 22, 2021). "UC Linebacker Named Butkus Award Finalist". SI.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  11. ^ "Darrian Beavers Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  13. ^ "Giants draft Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers with 182nd pick". Giants.com. April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "Injury Updates: Kayvon Thibodeaux (MCL sprain); LB Darrian Beavers (torn ACL)". Giants.com. August 22, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Benton, Dan (August 23, 2022). "Giants place Darrian Beavers on IR, trim roster to 80". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  16. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 29, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants sign 12 players to practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  18. ^ "TE Lawrence Cager to IR; LB Darrian Beavers signed to active roster". Giants.com. December 30, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  19. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". Giants.com.