Lee Beebe Jr. is an American college football running back for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the UAB Blazers.
| No. 29 – Indiana Hoosiers | |
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| Position | Running back |
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| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Park Crossing (Montgomery, Alabama) |
| College | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
editBeebe attended Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, Alabama.[1] He played wide receiver and running back on the school's football team. Beebe did not receive any offers to play for an NCAA Division I team coming out of high school, so he attended a summer training camp for the UAB Blazers and earned a place on the team as a walk-on running back.[2]
College career
editBeebe played in one game in 2022, recording three carries for 32 yards.[1][3] In 2023, he recorded 52 carries for 360 yards and four touchdowns while adding 14 receptions for 98 yards.[1]
In 2024, Beebe rushed for 884 yards and seven touchdowns and additionally recorded 30 receptions for 219 yards and one touchdown; he was named third-team All-AAC.[4] He rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a 41–3 win against the Alcorn State Braves.[5] In a 40–14 win against the Rice Owls, Beebe rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns.[6]
Beebe transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers after the 2024 season.[7] He played in three games in 2025, recording 27 carries for 209 yards and one touchdown with one reception for seven yards.[8] In the third quarter of Indiana's 73–0 win against the Indiana State Sycamores, Beebe sustained a non-contact right knee injury that ended his season.[9][10] Indiana finished the season with a win in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.[11]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Dudley, Evan (March 29, 2024). "'Bringing life': Former walk-on Lee Beebe leads thin RB unit in UAB spring practice". AL.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Irvine, Steve (March 31, 2023). "Lee Beebe working his way into a crowded rotation at RB for UAB". 1819 News. Archived from the original on November 4, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Lee Beebe Jr". Indiana University Athletics. Archived from the original on January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Ashworth, Thomas (December 5, 2024). "UAB running back Lee Beebe Jr. to enter transfer portal". AL.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "UAB stifles Alcorn State in season opening 41-3 win". Associated Press. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Beebe, Kitna team to lead UAB over Rice 40-14". Associated Press. November 23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Niziolek, Michael (December 13, 2024). "Indiana football adding UAB transfer running back Lee Beebe Jr". The Herald-Times. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "No. 19 Indiana loses RB Lee Beebe Jr. with season-ending knee injury before facing No. 9 Illinois". Associated Press. September 15, 2025. Archived from the original on October 7, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Rittenberg, Adam (September 15, 2025). "Indiana RB Lee Beebe Jr. out for season with knee injury". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Indiana RB Lee Beebe Jr. (leg) exits Indiana State game". Reuters. September 12, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Indiana 27-21 Miami (Jan 19, 2026) Box Score". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.