He played college football for the North Texas Mean Green and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Bean attended Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield, Texas.
[1] After graduation, he committed to playing college football at the University of North Texas.
[3] Bean transferred to the University of Kansas in the spring of 2021 to continue his collegiate career.
[9] Bean was waived by the Colts on August 27, 2024 during roster cuts and signed with the teams' practice squad the next day.