Beekman was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft and spent three seasons with the team.
He was a member of the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL) and the Indianapolis Colts following his tenure with the Bears.
Off the field, Beekman also played an active role in the community and often attended charity events during his college tenure.
Beekman joined Eastern Kentucky University football staff in the spring of 2012 as the graduate assistant offensive line coach and spent the offseason at EKU.
He also obtained a master's degree in sports management from Florida International University while he worked there as a football GA. Beekman is a devout Christian.