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18. Jon Beason

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18. Jon Beason

A 1st Round Pick in 2007 from the University of Miami, Jon Beason was a starting Linebacker immediately and was a Pro Bowl selection in his sophomore year in the NFL after being the runner-up for the Defensive Rookie of the Year.  That year, Beason was a First Team All-Pro and went to three straight Pro Bowls and was the league leader in Solo Tackles. 

Beason was traded to the New York Giants during the 2013 season and would have over 400 Tackles as a Carolina Panther.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 25th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/28/07.
  • Departed: Traded to the New York Giants for a 2014 7th Round Pick (which would be subsequently traded and was Jabari Price) 10/4/13.
  • Games Played: 72
  • Notable Statistics:

    71 Games Started
    9 Interceptions
    107 Interception Return Yards
    3 Forced Fumbles
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    14 Fumble Recovery Yards
    4.0 Quarterback Sacks
    583 Combined Tackles
    444 Solo Tackles
    139 Assisted Tackles
    32 Tackles for Loss
    9 Quarterback Hits
    52 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game
    1 Interception
    4 Interception Return Yards
    8 Combined Tackles
    6 Solo Tackles
    2 Assisted Tackles

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2008)
    Second Team All-Pro (2009)
    Pro Bowl (2008, 2009 & 2010)
    Most Solo Tackles (2008)

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