Jon Beason was drafted No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Miami. 93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 25 · #25 overall
Jon Beason Miami Draft
Jon Beason was drafted No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Miami. 93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 5529th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jon Beason came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 237 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 27 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 5529th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4887% of career value
- Final season
- 20158 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Jon Beason.
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Miami in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#207
Jessie Armstead
LB · NYG · 1993
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ · 2004
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#47
Micheal Barrow
LB · TEN · 1993
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jon Beason in the 2007 NFL Draft
Jon Beason is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jon Beason drafted?
Jon Beason was selected No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jon-beason.
What college did Jon Beason play for?
Jon Beason played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Jon Beason's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jon-beason.