Robert Bean (gridiron football)
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Born: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | January 6, 1978
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | CB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
College | Mississippi State University |
NFL draft | 2000, Round: 5, Pick: 133 |
Drafted by | Cincinnati Bengals |
Career history | |
As player | |
2000–2001 | Cincinnati Bengals |
2002–2003 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
2004 | BC Lions* |
2004 | Los Angeles Avengers |
2004 | BC Lions* |
2005 | San Jose SaberCats |
2006–2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
Robert D. Bean Jr. (born January 6, 1978) is a former professional
Bean has also been a member of the
Early years
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Bean attended Lakeside High School in
College career
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Bean spent two seasons at Mississippi State University following a two-year stint at Georgia Military College. He played in 23 games for the Bulldogs. He earned All-SEC second-team honors in 1998 after registering five interceptions, two blocked kicks, nine passes defended and 33 defensive tackles. Bean started all 11 games at left cornerback in 1999. He finished the season with four blocked punts, 44 defensive tackles, including 31 solo tackles, one interception, 13 passes defended and a fumble recovery. He added a blocked field goal in the Peach Bowl.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Bean was drafted by the
He played in 15 games for the Bengals in 2001, getting 43 tackles.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Before the 2002 season, Bean was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
During the season, Bean only registered two tackles. A restricted free agent after the season, Bean re-signed on March 7, 2003.
After not playing during the 2003 season, Bean was released on March 21, 2003.[3]
First stint with Lions
Bean attended the
Los Angeles Avengers
After being released by the Lions, Bean signed with the Los Angeles Avengers.
Second stint with Lions
Bean signed with the
San Jose SaberCats
Bean briefly played for the San Jose SaberCats in 2005.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On May 2, 2006,[4] Bean signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In his first season in Winnipeg, Bean led the team in interceptions with four. He had 22 tackles and two more with the special teams unit.
In 2007, Bean missed six games due to injury. He got a career high 45 tackles.
References
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Bean getting chance on Bengals
- ^ Jaguars waive three
- ^ Bombers sign DB Robert Bean