Beal grew up in Duluth, Georgia and initially attended Norcross High School.
[1] Beal transferred a second time to Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia after his junior season, citing a desire to move back to his home.
[5] After the season, Beal entered the NCAA transfer portal, but later withdrew and returned to Georgia.
[6] He played in all 15 of the Bulldogs' games and led the team with 6.5 sacks during Georgia's national championship season in 2021.
[7] Beal had 26 tackles with three sacks and 20 quarterback pressures as a redshirt senior while Georgia repeated as national champions.