37 player in Georgia by Rivals.com. [16] He recorded his first sack of the 2016 season in Week 2 against the Oakland Raiders. ( Log Out /  He is a tenacious pass rusher, with good flexibility in his hips and ankles and good body lean that allows him to get under the blocker. During the 2015 NFL Combine, the biggest buzz was created by Clemson’s Vic Beasley. Beasley chose Clemson over Alabama, Auburn, and Stanford. As a sophomore in 2012, Beasley recorded 18 tackles and a team-high eight sacks. Average Salary $910,000. On April 25, 2018, the Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on Beasley's contract. #Titans OLB Vic Beasley on arriving late to training camp: "I just had some things I had to work out. Due to Beasley's size and speed, he was also used as a scout team quarterback in his redshirt year. — Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) September 25, 2020. 19 athlete in the nation in 2010. In Week 2 of his rookie season, Beasley recorded his first career sack, taking down New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, before generating his second sack the following week against Brandon Weeden of the Dallas Cowboys. He was also recognized for his ankle flexion to dip and slalom around the corner at difficult angles to block. OLB; Senior; 6-3, 246 lbs; Clemson; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; 40-YD Dash 4.53; Conference TBD; 2015 Draft Pick Info. [5] Beasley was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection and was named a consensus All-American. While many noted his good football character, some scouts were concerned about a lack of alpha-dog tenacity. SFTB: Falcons hiring process, drafting quarterbacks, Vic Beasley reports, Takk McKinley You've got questions about the Falcons and we've got answers – Straight from the Beek Nov 04, 2020 at 09:33 AM 34 outside linebacker in the nation and No. The Atlanta Falcons just selected the best possible player they could have in the draft. April 30, 2015 Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois 2015 NFL Draft Atlanta Falcons #8 Vic Beasley This video contains still photos and analysis from the event. Falcons OLB Vic Beasley suffered a "slight tear" in his right hamstring in Sunday night's win over the Packers, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft is coming off a 2019 campaign in … Contract Terms: 1 yr (s) / $910,000. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Falcons. The decision to sign Vic Beasley to a free-agent contract last offseason, undoubtedly, was a bad one for the Tennessee Titans. Vic Beasley. As a junior, he totaled 57 tackles, two recovered fumbles and an interception, while also hauling in 15 receptions for over 200 yards. Beasley hasn’t been able to replicate that type of production in recent seasons, totaling just 11.5 sacks since. [8] He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was again a consensus All-American.[9]. He had … 8 overall pick by the Falcons in the 2015 NFL draft, but he never consistently lived up to the lofty expectations the team had for him. As a 3-4 outside linebacker, Beasley could be turned loose to rush the passer and use his considerable speed and athleticism. Going into the Combine there were two questions about Beasley… He played as running back and linebacker for the Adairsville Tigers high school football team. In Week 2, in the 34–23 victory over the Green Bay Packers on NBC Sunday Night Football, Beasley sacked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and forced a fumble, which was recovered by teammate Desmond Trufant for a touchdown. I also think that he will get even better with NFL coaching. When asked what led to his no-show, Beasley was cryptic and didn’t really give a clear answer. Beasley played last season in the 225 – 235 pound range. Beasley was selected with the No. Vic Beasley blew up the 2015 NFL Combine and should be one fo the first pass rushers drafted. On the other hand, critics said Beasley lacked ideal arm length. Vic Beasley. 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Atlanta Falcons-Wikipedia. Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. (born July 8, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. That removes the top pass rusher from a defense that already delivers inconsistent pocket pressure. As a senior, he had 120 rushes for 828 yards with seven touchdowns on offense, and had 102 tackles (12 for loss) and an interception on the defensive side of the ball. If Beasley has that type of career, he would be a great value pick. This year is a really good year for guys that can rush the passer from the edge. Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. Signing Bonus -. Prior to the draft, Beasley was praised for being an explosive athlete who was always first off the snap. In Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Beasley recorded his first sack of the season in the 24-20 win. One player that is available via trade is Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley. Change ). [30] He was placed on the reserve/did not report list at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020. After playing college football for Clemson University, Beasley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. [32] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list on August 11. The former running back turned defensive end blew up the measureables and the on-field workouts. The injury is expected to cost him at least a month. OLB Vic Beasley Ready to Make an Impact with the Titans Sep 25, 2020 at 01:45 PM. 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Vic Beasley. [33] He was activated on September 5, 2020. The biggest knock on him has been his play against the run, but he is working on that and I believe the extra weight could help him take on blockers. Others said he needed to shed blocks more consistently against run. He was named first-team All-state by Associated Press (AP) and Georgia Sportswriters Association. Upon arriving at Clemson in 2010, Beasley was redshirted. Beasley opted to stay his senior year to finish his education instead of declaring for the 2014 NFL Draft. After being picked eight overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, Beasley burst onto the scene with a solid rookie season, and an NFL-high 15.5 sacks and a pro bowl appearance in his second year (2016). Beasley entered the year with 21 career sacks, which was seven away from setting the all-time school record for career which was set by Michael Dean Perry and Gaines Adams at 28. [27] In Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, Beasley recorded two sacks, one of which was a strip sack that was recovered by teammate Tyeler Davison, in the 40–20 win. [3], As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Beasley played sparingly. He was named an Honorable Mention Sophomore All-American by College Football News. [2] He was rated as the No. news [24] However, in the game, he suffered a hamstring injury, and was ruled out for a month. ( Log Out /  The Atlanta Falcons select Vic Beasley OLB out of Clemson number 8 overall. Also an All-Southeast Region pick and the No. [21] He was named First team All-Pro, and was ranked 40th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[22][23]. 37 athlete in the nation and No. Vic Beasley‘s bizarre time with the Titans is taking a step in the right direction.Beasley will be activated off the non-football injury list and moved to the active roster for the team’s opening 53-man group, veteran beat writer Paul Kuharsky tweets.. Beasley signed with Tennessee on a one-year deal worth up to $12MM with $9.5MM in guarantees back in March. Jim Wyatt. [6] Beasley and the Tigers upset #6 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Orange Bowl. Vic Beasley, DE, Las Vegas Raiders, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. Draft Profile – Vic Beasley. A little disagreement here and there. Tennessee paid Beasley a healthy $9.5 million upon signing him as a free agent this offseason, and he rewarded the Titans by showing up 10 days late to training camp, leading to him paying $500,000 in fines. Beasley totaled 12 sacks, 33 tackles, 21.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles in 2014. The second question about Beasley was concerning his strength and ability to convert speed to power. In addition to football, Beasley competed in track & field while at Adairsville, where he competed mainly in sprints and jumps. Beasley, a 2015 first-round draft pick from Clemson, says the Falcons acknowledged to him after Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams that they are open to trading him if the deal is right. Many scouts viewed him as a true edge bender who could torque his hips and shoulders to turn the corner. It’s common knowledge that Beasley had perhaps the quickest first step of anyone in the draft. [25] On the season, Beasley played in 14 games with eight starts, recording 29 tackles and only five sacks after being moved from defensive end to outside linebacker. Video courtesy of ESPN. [37][38] On December 15, 2020, Beasley was promoted to the active roster. Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. (born July 8, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. The Falcons selected Beasley, 27, with the No. Beasley, 27, was the No. Senior Writer/Editor Donald Page ... (16th overall) of the Houston Texans in the 2015 NFL Draft, Johnson will add more competition while competing for a spot in a new-look secondary. Beasley ran a 4.53 40 yard dash which was the fastest defensive lineman at the Combine. He is also the schools all-time sack leader (33). Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. He was named All-county and All-area in both his junior and senior seasons. After playing college football for Clemson University, Beasley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. [36] He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 and December 12 for the team's weeks 13 and 14 games against the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [17] Beasley had a breakout game in Week 5 of the 2016 season, playing the Denver Broncos, Beasley recorded eight total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. The former running back turned defensive end blew up the measureables and the on-field workouts. Vic Beasley signed a 1 year, $910,000 contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including an average annual salary of $910,000. [13] He was Clemson's highest selected defensive player since the late defensive end Gaines Adams went fourth overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2007. They said he was too often content to stay blocked if his pass rush stalled out. NFL teams that run a 3-4 scheme have to be salivating at this guy. He answered that by showing up at 246 pounds. Beasley posted four sacks during his rookie season, and while the Falcons were optimistic he could build on those numbers as a sophomore, few expected him to finish the year as the league leader in sacks with 15.5. [28] Beasley played in 16 games with 15 starts, recording 42 combined tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles. The first was about his size. Position: OLB 6-3, 246lb (190cm, 111kg) Born: July 8, 1992 in Adairsville, GA. College: Clemson (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 36 (3018th overall since 1960) High School: Adairsville Draft: Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. By Dwayne Wilton . Follow full coverage of Vic Beasley during the 2015 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. ( Log Out /  [29], On March 31, 2020, Beasley signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. During the 2015 NFL Combine, the biggest buzz was created by Clemson’s Vic Beasley. Vic Beasley Edge rusher Vic Beasley brings rare explosiveness to the table in the NFL Draft. He put that theory to rest by bench pressing 35 reps which was also the best among the defensive linemen. Considered a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Beasley was listed as the No. 37 player in Georgia by Scout.com. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. [18] Due to his performance during the 2016 season, Beasley was selected to his first Pro Bowl, but did not participate due to the Falcons making Super Bowl LI. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Through the first six games of his junior season in 2013, Beasley led the nation in sacks with 13. At the time, we assumed this had something to do with Tennessee signing Jadeveon Clowney, … He also had a 41” vertical jump and a 10’10” broad jump which was tops among the defensive linemen. The Falcons had the 8th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft with which they selected Vic Beasley, a defensive end from Clemson University. After a week in which he was limited twice and a non-participant once at practice, Vic Beasley (knee) was ruled out Saturday for Monday's season opener against the Broncos. He began working as a tight end. Fortunately for fantasy owners, neither Beasley nor the Atlanta defense generally make for terrific … He became an unrestricted free agent at the beginning of the new league year on March 18, 2020. His best season came in 2016 when he recorded 15.5 sacks and was an All-Pro selection. In addition, he also had seven punt returns for a 17.3-yard average and two touchdowns, and also returned a kickoff return 80 yards for a score. [15], In 2016, Beasley moved from defensive end to the strongside linebacker position. Going into the Combine there were two questions about Beasley. [14] In Week 16 against the undefeated Carolina Panthers, Beasley made a strip-sack of Cam Newton in the final minutes of the game, securing a 20-13 upset of the Panthers and ruining the Panther's undefeated season. On June 12, 2015, Beasley agreed to terms his rookie contract. He has an explosion off the edge that I haven’t seen since DeMarcus Ware when he first came into the league. 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