Travis Tyrell Beckum was born on January 24,1987 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Travis Beckum
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Travis Beckum played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, earning first-team All-American honors in 2007.
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Travis Beckum was selected by the Giants in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Travis Beckum participated in the 2005 US Army All-American Bowl where he was the leading tackler.
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In 2005, Beckum saw limited action in 10 games as reserve on defense and on special teams.
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Travis Beckum was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award and was named second-team All-American by Walter Camp and SI.
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Travis Beckum caught 61 passes for 903 yards and 5 scores as a sophomore, and improved to 75,982 and 6 as a junior.
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Travis Beckum was at his best in the biggest games, totaling 10 catches and 132 yards in a shootout against Michigan St, 11 for 160 at rival Illinois, and 9 for 140 at Ohio St.
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Travis Beckum finished with just 23 catches and 264 yards as a senior, but is regarded as one of the best at his position in Wisconsin history.
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Travis Beckum was selected by the New York Giants in the third round as the 100th overall pick of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Travis Beckum caught 5 passes for 93 yards and one touchdown as a backup tight end to Jake Ballard in 2011.
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Travis Beckum signed with the Seattle Seahawks on February 10,2014.
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Travis Beckum signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 13,2014.