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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 who is a free agent. He played college football at UConn before transferring to Cincinnati.

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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  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. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  16. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 29, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants sign 12 players to practice squad". Giants.com.
  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.
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