Justin Beaver
| Personal information | |
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| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | UW–Whitewater |
| Position: | Running back |
| Undrafted: | 2008 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Justin Beaver (born October 19, 1984) is a former American football running back, having played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Early life
[edit]Beaver grew up in Palmyra, Wisconsin.[1]
College
[edit]Beaver played college football for the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks. As the team's running back, he set numerous rushing records for the Warhawks and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. His contributions helped lead the Warhawks to their third consecutive appearance in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl game. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005 leading the Warhawks to a 31–21 win over the University of Mount Union.[2]
Beaver was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy—named for John Gagliardi—which is awarded to the outstanding player of the 2007 season of NCAA Division III Football.[3] In three seasons as the featured back, Beaver led the Warhawks to a 41-3 record and three straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) titles.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Green Bay Packers
[edit]After not being selected in the 2008 NFL draft or offered a contract as an undrafted free agent by any National Football League team, Beaver was invited to attend the 2008 rookie mini-camp tryout.[5] After the mini-camp was over, the Packers informed him that they would not be signing him to a contract.[6]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Beaver had a workout with the Buffalo Bills,[citation needed] and had a short stint on the practice squad with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[7] He was placed on the Roughriders' practice roster on June 25, 2009. Beaver did not see action in any regular season games.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (March 5, 2008). "Beaver in the running". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 8, 2008. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ McFarling, Aaron (December 16, 2007). "Clothed in purple, Beaver shines". The Roanoke Times. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (December 10, 2007). "The best running back". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 13, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2007.
- ^ Barry, John (December 10, 2007). "Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career". Janesville Gazette. Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Silverstein, Tom; Bedard, Greg A. (April 28, 2008). "Warhawks' Beaver gets chance". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 1, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
- ^ Bedard, Greg A. (May 5, 2008). "No go on Beaver". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 6, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2008.
- ^ Hamilton, Ian (June 10, 2009). "Beaver eager to help out". The Leader-Post (clipping). Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hamilton, Ian (June 26, 2009). "The big league lures a pair of Rams". The Leader-Post (clipping). Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.