As the game went on, however, Beasley's rare burst and underrated combination of hand play and upper body strength began to take over.
At 6-foot-2, 235 pounds, Beasley is often characterized as just a pass rusher. As such, he's been projected by many, including NFLDraftScout.com, as a
potential outside linebacker convert. Beasley is alert and competitive against the run, as well, however, as he showed with his first impact play of the game.
With Erving blocking down on the defensive tackle, Beasley took on and easily shed a block from tight end
Nick O'Leary. He showed an explosive punch to shuck the 6-foot-3, 244-pound tight end immediately, helping to stop Seminoles' running back
Mario Pender at the line of scrimmage.
Moments later Beasley used his trademark burst wreak havoc in the passing game, zipping by Erving for an 11-yard sack on 3rd and 7 to force a punt. Despite playing in front of a friendly home crowd, Erving was late off the snap and barely touched Beasley, who raced past him, turned the corner and brought down Maguire for the sack. A few series later, Beasley beat Erving for another sack, his 23rd career QB takedown, most among active FBS defenders.
On this sack (which came with approximately 1:40 remaining in the first half), Beasley showed an impressive slap and rip move to break through Erving's punch and cross the athletic left tackle's face. Off-balance, Erving could only attempt to push Beasley wide. Beasley's speed and flexibility, however, allowed him to circle the offensive tackle and track down Maguire.
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