Talented Gopher LB whose career has been defined by upside and bad luck
Brendan Beal arrived at Minnesota with blue-chip pedigree—he was a four-star recruit and ranked among the nation’s top inside linebackers—but injuries have repeatedly interrupted his momentum, including a season-ending setback in 2012 after he finally got on the field. In the 2012 season, he played in 11 games and made 16 tackles, showing the physicality and burst that made him a big-time prospect, plus the kind of toughness that coaches love. If you’re looking for raw ability and resilience, he fits; if you need a fully proven, durable week-to-week anchor, the injury history is the big concern.
