Kelvin Beachum was drafted No. 248 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 196 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 41 · #248 overall
Kelvin Beachum SMU Draft
Kelvin Beachum was drafted No. 248 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 196 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 196
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 595th at SMU
The pick
How Kelvin Beachum came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
SMU
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 303 lbs
- Hometown
- Mexia, TX
- Pre-draft board
- 31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
196 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 196
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 595th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1424% of career value
- Final season
- 202513 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of Kelvin Beachum.
Texas A&M
Alabama
South Carolina
Michigan State
SMU in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kelvin Beachum in the 2012 NFL Draft
Kelvin Beachum is a Offensive tackle out of SMU selected No. 248 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 196 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Kelvin Beachum drafted?
Kelvin Beachum was selected No. 248 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 41). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kelvin-beachum.
What college did Kelvin Beachum play for?
Kelvin Beachum played college football at SMU in the Conference USA. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Kelvin Beachum's NFL career turn out?
196 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kelvin-beachum.