Brandon Beal brings old-school tight end toughness to NIU
A veteran Northern Illinois tight end, Brandon Beal was known for reliable hands, special-teams value, and sneaky production—he caught 4 passes for 49 yards in the 2008 season and finished his Huskies career with 8 receptions across 39 games. He stands out less as a stat-stuffer and more as a gritty, versatile, team-first player whose value shows up in blocking, effort, and willingness to do the dirty work. If you want a physical, dependable tight end who helps a roster in multiple phases, Beal fits the mold.
