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Selected Penn State over North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, Ohio State, South Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
From Beamon's Head Coach Tom Hall
"Hakeem is an elite athlete, who had a dominating senior year. His work ethic and meticulous preparation to game day is unique. He's an outstanding football player and more importantly, he's an amazing young man. Looking for big things from him in his future years at Penn State."
About Beamon
High School: Four-year letterman in high school, earning two letters for head coach Tom Hall at Manchester High School and two letters for head coach David Bedwell at Bird High School...Was a team captain as a senior...Guided the Lancers to a Virginia Class 6 State Championship for the first time in program history with a 15-0 record as a senior...Participated in Nike’s The Opening...Selected to participate in the 2018 World Bowl in Mexico...Named 2018 Region 6B Defensive Player of the Year...Selected first-team all-region 6 as a senior...Recorded 44 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, and five passes defended as a senior...Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN and a three-star recruit by Rivals...Rated as the No. 167 overall prospect, No. 11 strongside defensive end and No. 4 recruit in Virginia by 247Sports...Ranked as the No. 36 defensive end, No. 30 player in the region and No. 10 recruit in Virginia by ESPN...Ranked No. 47 strongside defensive end and No. 13 prospect in Virginia by Rivals...Competed in shot put for the track & field team and played center for the basketball team...Helped the Lancers to the Group 5 Outdoor State Track & Field Championship in 2018.
Personal: Full name is Hakeem O. Beamon...Son of Felecia Beamon...Has one older brother, Troy...Born August 18, 2000 in Heidelberg, Germany.
