Robert Beal Jr.
American football player (born 1999)

Robert Beal Jr.
No. 51 – San Francisco 49ers
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-08-18) August 18, 1999 (age 26)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolPeachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Georgia)
CollegeGeorgia (2019–2022)
NFL draft2023: 5th round, 173rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles22
Sacks1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Erwin Beal Jr. (born August 18, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life

Beal grew up in Duluth, Georgia and initially attended Norcross High School. After his sophomore year, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.[1] Beal transferred a second time to Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia after his junior season, citing a desire to move back to his home.[2] He was originally rated a four-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Notre Dame as a sophomore before decommitting later in the year and re-opening his recruitment.[3] Beal was re-rated a five-star recruit and ultimately committed to play at Georgia.[4]

College career

Beal played in 11 games during his freshman season at Georgia and had 15 tackles with four tackles for loss and one sack. He saw a decrease in playing time as a sophomore and used a redshirt on the season after playing in four games.[5] After the season, Beal entered the NCAA transfer portal, but later withdrew and returned to Georgia.[6] He played in all 15 of the Bulldogs' games and led the team with 6.5 sacks during Georgia's national championship season in 2021.[7] Beal had 26 tackles with three sacks and 20 quarterback pressures as a redshirt senior while Georgia repeated as national champions.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		 247 lb
(112 kg)		 34+5⁄8 in
(0.88 m)		 10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 6 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(2.12 m)		 4.48 s 1.62 s 2.59 s 4.42 s 7.26 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10][11]

Beal Jr. was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, 173rd overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2023.[13] He was activated on November 27.[14] He made his first NFL sack in Week 18 against the Rams. He appeared in four games as a rookie.[15] In the 2024 season, he appeared in 14 games and contributed on defense and special teams.[16]

On September 13, 2025, Beal Jr. was waived by the 49ers.[17] Two days later, he was re-signed to the 49ers' practice squad.[18] On September 24, Beal was promoted to the active roster.[19] On October 11, Beal Jr. was waived and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[20][21] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22.[22]

References

  1. ^ Towers, Chip (December 12, 2019). "Georgia's Robert Beal reportedly on the move again". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Georgia commit DE Robert Beal leaves No. 2 IMG Academy (Fla.)". USATodayHSS.com. November 5, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Wasserman, Ari (March 22, 2016). "Robert Beal, a four-star DE and former Notre Dame commit, unveils new top seven: College football recruiting". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Commitment: 5-Star Robert Beal Makes Choice After Intense Warehouse Workout". Bleacher Report. July 5, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Rowe, Jake (December 12, 2019). "Why Robert Beal is moving on from Georgia". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  6. ^ Dasher, Anthony (September 29, 2021). "Robert Beal is glad he stuck it out". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Towers, Chip (January 18, 2022). "Robert Beal latest Georgia Bulldogs defender to 'run it back'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  8. ^ Rutter, Joe (April 11, 2023). "Georgia edge rusher Robert Beal Jr. latest draft prospect to meet with Steelers". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "Robert Beal Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Robert Beal Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Robert Beal Jr". 49ers.com. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  12. ^ McDonald, Briana (April 29, 2023). "49ers Select DL Robert Beal Jr. with the No. 173 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft". 49ers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "49ers Sign Two Defensive Linemen; Place Beal Jr., Gray on IR". 49ers.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "49ers Activate DL Beal Jr.; Place S George Odum on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  15. ^ "Robert Beal 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Robert Beal 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  17. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves Ahead of Week 2 at New Orleans". 49ers.com. September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  18. ^ "49ers Sign DL Robert Beal Jr. to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 15, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  19. ^ "49ers Promote DL Beal Jr. to Roster, Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 24, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  20. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Move Ahead of #SFvsTB". 49ers.com. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  21. ^ "49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves". 49ers.com. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  22. ^ "San Francisco 49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves". 49ers.com. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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  • San Francisco 49ers bio
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