Tag: Robert Beal Jr.

Watch: Rookie Robert Beal Jr. records first sack of career in Week 18 vs. Rams

The rookie pass rusher out of Georgia got on the board with the first sack of his career. `

After safety Tayler Hawkins got on the board with a diving interception in his NFL debut, another young member of the San Francisco 49ers made an impact in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams.

In the third game of his young career, rookie pass rusher Robert Beal secured the first sack of his career against Carson Wentz. Beal came around the edge for a sack on a Wentz play-action play on second and ten from the 26-yard line. With Beal’s sack, the 49ers defense forced the Rams into a third and 17 from the 33-yard line.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

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49ers open practice window for three injured defensive players

The 49ers could be welcoming back more reinforcements on the defensive side of the football.

After landing Chase Young in a blockbuster deal on trade deadline day, the San Francisco 49ers could welcome back some more reinforcements on the defensive side of the football.

Following their bye week, the 49ers opened the practice window for three players who were initially placed on the injured reserve. On Monday, the 49ers announced they have opened the practice window for rookie edge rusher Robert Beal Jr., and defensive backs Darrell Luter Jr. and Samuel Womack III. 

Robert Beal Jr. started his rookie season on the injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Beal was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft out of Georgia. Beal Jr. won two national championships with the Bulldogs.

Luter Jr. was placed on the physically unable to perform list beofre the start of training camp due to an bone bruise he suffered in the team’s offseason program. Luter Jr.was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft out of South Alabama.

After playing in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Womack III suffered a knee injury in practice that landed him on the injured reserve.

Coming off the bye week, the 49ers will travel to meet the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10.

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2 49ers change jersey numbers

Two players changed their number before the start of the season, including a member of the 49ers’ quarterback room.

Last week, the San Francisco 49ers training camp came to an end as they finalized their roster down to 53 players on deadline day. With the initial roster set at 53 players, the start of the NFL season is inching closer by the minute.

Before the 49ers suit up against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, some players will have new numbers on their jerseys. With the roster trimmed down. players who made the team have the chance to switch numbers with a player who was waived on deadline day.

Two players opted to switch jersey numbers before the start of the season, including a member of the 49ers’ quarterback room.

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Rookie LB Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring) to start season on injured reserve

After re-injuring his hamstring, the rookie fifth round pick will start the season on the injured reserve.

After announcing wide receiver Danny Gray would start the season on the injured reserve, another young member of the San Francisco 49ers will hit the IR to start the 2023 campaign.

On Wednesday, John Lynch announced rookie Robert Beal Jr. would be added to the injured reserve to start the season. Beal Jr. re-injured his hamstring, according to the 49ers general manager.

He’s coming off a hamstring that he re-injured. We thought the best thing for Robert — he’s a guy we really like and are excited to work for, but we got to get that thing right. He qualified for the short-term. He had to make out 53. He’s a guy who showed a lot and we’re thrilled about the prospect of working with him going forward. But, we have to get him back so he’s ready. We will go through that process.

Via @JL_Chapman on Twitter:

The 49ers landed Beal Jr. out of Georgia in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft. Beal won two national titles with the Bulldogs at Georgia. Playing alongside several future pros on Geogia’s vaunted defensive line, Beal Jr. recorded 10.5 sacks during his time in Athens.

The 24-year-old linebacker will now miss the first four games of his career on the injured reserve due to a lingering hamstring injury.

With Gray and Beal Jr. hitting the injured reserve, the 49ers are set to bring back veteran defenders Kerry Hyder and Austin Bryant.

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State of the Roster: Can 49ers defensive end depth step up?

Our State of the Roster continues with a look at a 49ers defensive end group that’s full of question marks.

With 49ers OTAs in full swing, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the team’s roster to figure out the strengths, weaknesses, potential dark horses to make the team and other nuggets about the players who will be competing for jobs on the 53-man roster.

It’s impossible to say whether the 49ers have enough in their defensive end room entering training camp. Their group of DEs all come with significant question marks as defensive line coach Kris Kocurek aims to work his magic again on underutilized pass rushers still trying to find their way in the NFL.

While San Francisco doesn’t have any sure things at DE behind Nick Bosa, there’s plenty of reason for optimism. Players like Samson Ebukam, Charles Omenihu, Kerry Hyder and Arden Key have all experienced breakout success while playing on the 49ers’ defensive line. There’s a chance the club sees similar results with this year’s DE group (non-Bosa division). That’s what they’re banking on, anyway.

There could be changes coming depending on how the team feels about its DEs once training camp starts, but lets look at what the 90-man roster looks like at that spot heading into camp:

49ers draft picks: DE Robert Beal Jr. has all the tools

Robert Beal Jr. is a DE with not much college production, but a ton of upside for a 49ers DL that needs help on the edge.

It wouldn’t have been a huge surprise to see the 49ers to snag a defensive end early in this year’s draft. Instead they waited until their second pick in the fifth round to go that route. With the No. 173 overall pick, they added Georgia defensive end Robert Beal Jr.

Beal’s stats don’t jump off the page. He played in 59 games for the Bulldogs and posted 10.5 sacks with 12 tackles for loss. However, a deeper dive indicates Beal could be an impact rusher off the edge with some polish.

He measured in at 6-3, 247 pounds at the combine with a very good 83-inch wingspan. He also ran a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. That means Beal has good size with long arms and above-average explosiveness. That ability to get off the line of scrimmage with long arms to keep offensive. tackles from putting hands on him is a great starting point for Beal.

The Georgia alum won’t have a significant role right away. He’ll begin the year buried down the depth chart behind Nick Bosa, Drake Jackson, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant. He may even be behind Kerry Hyder who played primarily on the interior last season.

It’s worth betting on Beal’s upside though with his combination of size and athleticism. Putting him alongside defensive line coach Kris Kocurek could bear fruit with yet another fifth-round steal, even if it that development doesn’t happen right away.

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WATCH: Robert Beal Jr.’s best highlights from University of Georgia

Robert Beal Jr. put together a great highlight reel as a Georgia Bulldog and should prove to be a great investment for the #49ers

Robert Beal Jr. could prove to be one of the San Francisco 49ers’ best picks in their 2023 draft class but will need to find a way to buy himself some playing time before fans can get a good look at his talent.

He was a standout on the University of Georgia’s defense last year, playing a key role on the Bulldogs’ defensive line. Beal’s athleticism should translate well to the NFL, and with some luck, he could factor into the 49ers’ plans sooner than some expect.

Check out his best college highlights below to get more familiar with Beal’s game ahead of the 2023 season:

 

49ers select Robert Beal Jr. in fifth round with No. 173 pick

Georgia product Robert Beal Jr. should be a solid player for the #49ers after being drafted with the No. 173 pick in the 2023 NFL draft

The San Francisco 49ers selected University of Georgia defensive end Robert Beal Jr. with the 173rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Beal is a proven talent from one of the best football programs in the nation, but may have a hard time getting reps on the 49ers ultra-talented defense.

Something of a project, Beal will need time to adjust to the pace of the NFL game, and could surely benefit from time in a professional weight room as a rookie. He needs to get more consistent with his game on a snap to snap basis to become the player scouts hope he can be, but if he puts it all together over the next several years, Beal could be one of the best picks in this draft.

San Francisco entered this draft with minimal assets, so converting picks to valuable prospects will be crucial to their success in the coming years. Beal should prove to be a competent selection here.

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Dolphins nab two offensive, two defensive players in seven-round mock draft

He has them attack two of their biggest needs first.

In just days, the Miami Dolphins will enter the league’s 2023 draft with the goal of improving their roster for not only this year but for the years beyond as well.

General manager Chris Grier only has four selections at this point for the second straight year, meaning he’ll have to be really confident in his selections if he wants to make the biggest impact.

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter recently published a seven-round mock draft where the Dolphins selected two offensive and two defensive players to address some of their needs.

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Here’s who Reuter predicts Miami could select: