Cooper Beebe

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Cooper Beebe
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Beebe with Kansas State in 2020
No. 56 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-19) May 19, 2001 (age 23)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school: Piper (Kansas City)
College: Kansas State (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 3 / Pick: 73
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Cooper Beebe (born May 19, 2001) is an American professional football center for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State, being named a unanimous All-American in 2023.

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Early life and high school

Beebe was born on May 19, 2001, in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Piper High School before committing to play college football at Kansas State. [1] [2]

College career

Beebe played in two games during his true freshman season at Kansas State while redshirting the season. He started eight games during his redshirt freshman season. [3] Beebe started all 13 of the Wildcats' games in 2021 and was named first team All-Big 12 Conference. [4] In 2023, Beebe was named as one of three finalist for the Outland Trophy which is awarded to the nation's best OL/interior DL. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+14 in
(1.91 m)
322 lb
(146 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
5.03 s1.75 s2.93 s4.61 s7.44 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)
9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
20 reps
All values from NFL Combine [6] [7]

He was selected 73rd overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 NFL draft. [8]

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References

  1. Robinett, Kellis (April 2, 2018). "Kansas State lands commitment from Piper's Cooper Beebe". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  2. Robinett, Kellis (November 2, 2021). "K-State football player shares bizarre KU recruiting story". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  3. Green, Arne (August 17, 2021). "Kansas State football's offensive line is stronger with center Johnson". Salina Journal . Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  4. Green, Arne (August 18, 2022). "K-State football's Cooper Beebe experience anchors the offensive line". The Topeka Capital-Journal . Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  5. Wells, Adam (November 28, 2023). "College Football Awards 2023: Nix, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jayden Daniels Lead Finalists". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. "Cooper Beebe Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  7. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Cooper Beebe College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  8. Halprin, David (April 26, 2024). "NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OL Cooper Beebe with the 73rd pick". Blogging The Boys. Retrieved May 26, 2024.