Andrew Beck, TE-FB, Texas #47

6025, 255, 4.72

Notes: From Tampa, FL. His father is in the military and has moved multiple times in his life growing up, including twice living in Germany. Moved from linebacker to tight end to begin college career. Saw action in all 13 games at tight end and on special teams in 2014. Played in all 12 games with 8 receptions for 77 yards in 2015. Played in all 12 games, catching 4-82-2 in 2016. Missed the entire 2017 season as injury redshirt due to a fractured left foot sustained during preseason practices. One of 5 team captains, played in 14 games and caught 28-281-2 in 2018. Logged 50 career games with 29 starts over five seasons with Longhorns. Learned sign language in pursuit of his corporate communications degree and has become involved in community service related to serving the deaf.

Positives: Versatile all-around player. Smart, mature, high character individual. Shows soft hands and catches the ball smoothly. Sure handed. Above-average speed and maneuverability. Knows how to get open and find soft spots in the defense. Effective short-to-intermediate-range receiver. Proficient blocker with good technique and intensity. Very effective as lead blocker and in space or on the move. Fights for extra yards after the catch.

Negatives: Has no truly outstanding physical characteristic – size, speed or athletic ability. Isn’t an elite threat in the passing game. Won’t dominate at the point of attack as a traditional in-line blocker.

Summary: Very solid, all-around, complimentary-type football player who will make a team and contribute as a role player.