In 11 games that season, Beaird ran for 345 yards on 68 carries, scoring two touchdowns in the process.
Beaird rushed for 1,104 yards as Baylor vastly improved their fortunes, going 8-4 and finishing ranked 14 in the nation.
[4] The vast improve of the Bears, as well as Beaird's play as a running back began to draw the attention of scouts.
Feeling that the Cardinals offered him too low of a deal, Beaird opted to sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
In 2019, Beaird joined former Miami Dolphins cornerback Lyle Blackwood as both were inducted in the NJCCA Hall of Fame.