Josh Beekman
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Career Summary
Josh Beekman is a former NFL guard and Boston College football alumnus.
Beekman was a fourth-round Bears selection from Boston College in 2007 and appeared in 28 regular-season games. After football, he returned to Boston College in athletic-department leadership and service roles.
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Early Life
Beekman is from Amsterdam, New York.
Boston College’s 2025 Community Service Award profile identifies Beekman as an Amsterdam, New York, native.
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College Career
Beekman was a Boston College guard and senior tri-captain who started 37 games from 2002 through 2006.
Boston College’s profile credits Beekman with Associated Press first-team All-America and first-team All-ACC recognition. He earned the Scanlan Award, the Boston College Varsity Club’s highest football honor, after his senior season.
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Path to the NFL
Chicago selected Beekman in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
The Bears listed Beekman among their 2007 draft selections and signed him to a four-year contract the following month.
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NFL Career
Beekman played 28 NFL regular-season games with Chicago from 2007 through 2009.
NFL statistics list one game in 2007, 16 games in 2008 and 11 games in 2009. Chicago waived him during its 2010 final roster moves.
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Career Accomplishments
Beekman reached the NFL after an award-winning Boston College career.
At Boston College, he was an AP first-team All-American, a first-team All-ACC selection and a senior captain. He then made Chicago’s active roster for three seasons and appeared in 28 games.
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Playing Style
Beekman’s college recognition came as an interior offensive lineman and team leader.
Boston College identified him as a guard who started 37 games and was elected a tri-captain for his senior season. His first-team All-America and All-ACC recognition reflected his performance on the offensive line.
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Legacy
Beekman’s legacy at Boston College includes football achievement and continued service to the university community.
Boston College recognized Beekman with its 2025 Community Service Award for organizing service activities and supporting programs for people with disabilities. The university also lists him as Director of Football Initiatives.
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Post-Career
After his playing career, Beekman returned to Boston College in athletics leadership and community-service work.
Boston College identifies Beekman as Director of Football Initiatives. The school’s 2025 Community Service Award profile credits him with work supporting food drives, meal preparation, a Christmas toy collection and the Beautiful Lives Project.
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