[CBFF] Bears' 4th Rounder: OG Josh Beekman

[Jerry Madsen]

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Josh Beekman
OG | (6'1", 313, 5.36) | BOSTON COLLEGE

Scouts Grade: 75   Selected by: Chicago Bears
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 31(130)
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Strengths: Possesses excellent size. Is a thickly built mauling type
of interior offensive lineman. Engulfs undersized defenders at the
point of attack and can wear defenders down over the course of the
game. Does a good job of locking onto the defender's frame, plays with
a wide base and can sustain blocks. Takes good angles to blocks, plays
under control in space and can get into position at the second level.
Gets adequate knee bend in pass set and rarely gives ground to bull
rushers. Shows good awareness, keeps head up and does an adequate job
of picking up blitzes as well as line stunts. He has shown some
versatility playing guard and center during his collegiate career.

Weaknesses: Doesn't have an explosive first step, doesn't show great
footwork and is going to have problems preventing penetration working
against one-gap defenders. Foot-speed is lacking, has problems
redirecting inside after starting outside and is vulnerable to double
moves. Doesn't deliver a violent initial punch, doesn't roll hips into
blocks and isn't going to knock defenders back. Lacks ideal range,
doesn't cover downfield well and may need to shed some weight in order
to gain some quickness. Ideal playing weight is under 320 pounds, but
he has ballooned to 340 at points during his collegiate career.

Overall: Beekman was redshirted in 2002. He saw action in all 13 games
in 2003, was plugged into the starting lineup twice, and played on
special teams registering two tackles. In 2004, Beekman took over as
the starting right guard for the entire season (12 games). He once
again started all 12 games at right guard in 2005. Beekman started all
13 games as a senior in 2006, 10 at guard and three at center.
Beekman is a far better run blocker than he is a pass blocker but he
has the size, strength, toughness and balance to develop into an
every-down starting offensive guard in the NFL. He also showed some
versatility playing center as a senior. Beekman projects as one of the
top-five offensive guard prospects in this year's class and should
come off the board no later than the third round.



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