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Pos: QB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 220
College: Kansas State
Years Rider: 2
Years Pro: 2

Hometown: Glendale, Arizona

2002 Preseason:  Fighting for a backup spot behind starter QB Nealon Greene.  Beasley saw a little bit of action last season, but not enough to make any sort of lasting impression.

2001 Regular Season:  Cut by Green Bay Packers after losing a battle to QB Henry Burris and then joined Roughriders mid-way through the season as an injury replacement for QB Marvin Graves.  Big, strong quarterback who runs well and has a good arm.  Good scrambler and has some creativity.  Has a quick release and a strong arm to make most throws, but passes can be off-target at times.  Needs to learn to read pro defenses after playing on a simplified offence that relied on his athletic ability more than on their schemes.   Posesses good poise and leadership.  Led Kansas State to a 20-4 record as a starter, and finished off his college career by beating Tennessee Volunteers in 2001 Cotton Bowl.  Rated the second-best running quarterback in 2001 draft, right behind Virginia Tech QB Michael Vick.

Fading back:  Beasley drops back to pass.

Bulling through:  Beasley carries the ball like a runningback.

Back to pass:  Beasley winding up to make the throw.

Make way!:  Beasley takes off with the football.