A 6th-round pick (180th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Auburn, Fred Beasley has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with SF, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His conversion stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 132 catches for 1,006 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 246#
College
Auburn
Draft
Rd 6, 180th overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2005
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology93th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 48 touches
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size77▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency95▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry12▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion98▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving48▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security87▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume63▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency95▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Fred Beasley has played in 82 regular-season games, all with SF.
He has rushed for 610 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 132 passes for 1,006 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with SF: 282 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game65 vs WAS, 1999 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game66 on 6 catches vs CAR, 1999 Week 15
2002 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 34 5/g | 0 | 10 1.4/g | 62 9/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 41 5/g | 0 | 12 1.5/g | 90 11/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 27 5/g | 0 | 6 1.0/g | 50 8/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 48 5/g | 0 | 16 1.8/g | 102 11/g | 0 |
| In wins | 9 | 64 7/g | 0 | 11 1.2/g | 75 8/g | 1 |
| In losses | 6 | 11 2/g | 0 | 11 1.8/g | 77 13/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 66 6/g | 0 | 13 1.2/g | 88 8/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 9 2/g | 0 | 9 2.3/g | 64 16/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 5 3/g | 0 | 5 2.5/g | 35 18/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 70 5/g | 0 | 17 1.3/g | 117 9/g | 1 |
2002 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | TB | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | NYG | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 2 | DEN | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 47.3 |
| Week 5 | LAR | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 48.9 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 7 | NO | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 61.2 |
| Week 8 | ARI | 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.9 |
| Week 9 | LV | 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 65.1 |
| Week 10 | KC | 21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 76.9 |
| Week 11 | LAC | 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 28.8 |
| Week 12 | PHI | 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 13 | SEA | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 52 |
| Week 14 | DAL | 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 57.4 |
| Week 15 | GB | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 16 | ARI | 13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD | 66.8 |
| Week 17 | LAR | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 55 |
Fred Beasley — common questions
- What position does Fred Beasley play?
- Fred Beasley is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Fred Beasley played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Fred Beasley has played for SF (1999–2005).
- Where did Fred Beasley go to college?
- Fred Beasley played college football at Auburn.
- When was Fred Beasley drafted?
- Fred Beasley was selected in round 6, 180th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Fred Beasley scored?
- Fred Beasley has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 5 receiving).
- What is Fred Beasley's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Fred Beasley rated 49.9 for 2005, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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