Coaches' Comments: Came from a program with a strong defensive line and will translate that into his collegiate career."High School: Played for Kim Kroll at Miami Palmetto Senior High School...defensive line leader on a line that allowed only 63.8 yards rushing per game and just 81.9 yards passing per game...team allowed only 11 touchdowns his senior season...gave up an average of 145.7 yards/game...Beckman had 36 tackles, 24 solo...he recorded six tackles for a loss and forced six fumbles while recovering three...had five sacks and three behind the line hits...following the season, he was named to the Miami Herald All-Dade Second team.
Chose FAU: to remain close to his family.
Personal: Born November 10, 1982...Father (Ed) played football at Florida State and for the Kansas City Chiefs.