Josh Beekman
| Sport(s) | American football |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Title | Offensive Line Coach |
| Team | Concord University |
| Conference | Mountain East Conference |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
June 30, 1983 Amsterdam, New York |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
| Playing career | |
| 2003-06 | Boston College |
| 2007-10 | Chicago Bears |
| 2010 | Florida Tuskers |
| 2011 | Indianapolis Colts (offseason/practice only) |
| 2012 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Position(s) | Offensive Lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2012 | Eastern Kentucky (GA) (offseason) |
| 2013-2015 | FIU (GA) |
| 2016-present | Concord University (OL) |
Josh Beekman (born June 30, 1983) is the current American football offensive line coach with Concord University and a former guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played High School football in his hometown of Amsterdam, New York. He played college football at Boston College. Beekman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with the team. He was a member of the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League and the Indianapolis Colts following his tenure with the Bears.
Beekman signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 12, 2012 and he was on the active roster at the beginning of the season. He was released on September 12, 2012.
Beekman was a decorated offensive guard for Boston College from 2002–06 and he started 37 straight games for the Eagles from 2004-06. As a senior team captain, Beekman earned Associated Press First-Team All-America honors and he was also the receipt of the 2006 Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the most valuable blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where he was First-Team All-Conference in 2006.
He won the 2006 Scanlan Award an award given by the Boston College Varsity Club Award to the senior football player outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and athletic ability.
Off the field, Beekman also played an active role in the community and often attended charity events during his college tenure.
Beekman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 4th round (130th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft and went on to play 3 years for the Bears where he started 20 games in total.
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