Shawn Beals

Shawn E. Beals (born August 16, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Idaho State Bengals from 1985 to 1987 and professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles, Calgary Stampeders (1990-1992), Sacramento Gold Miners (1993), and Baltimore CFLers (1994).

Early life Beals was born in 1966 in Walnut Creek, California. He attended Pittsburgh High School in Pittsburg, California. He was a wide receiver for Pittsburg. Beals next attended Idaho State University where he played at the wide receiver position from 1985 to 1987. As a senior, he caught 62 passes for 1,022 yards.

Professional football Beals was not selected in the 1988 NFL draft. He began his professional football career as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins during the 1988 pre-season. He was released by the Dolphins prior to the start of the regular season and was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent the 1989 season on the Washington Redskins' practice squad. He then moved to the CFL, spending three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders from 1990 to 1992 and one season each with the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1993 and the Baltimore CFLers in 1994. He appeared in 49 games in the CFL with 136 receptions for 2,071 yards and nine touchdowns.