Considered only a two-star recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, Beadles was not ranked among the nation's best offensive tackle prospects.

After redshirting his initial year at Utah, Beadles played in all 13 games and started 12 at left guard (he came off the bench against BYU after missing practice with a concussion).

He registered 22 pancake blocks, 37 knockdowns, and 17 cuts, and earned a second team All-MWC selection.

In his junior season, Beadles led the team with 40 knockdowns, while also having 42 pancake blocks and 27 cuts.

He played and started in 12 games and earned first team All-MWC honors, helping the Utes reach a BCS bowl, an unbeaten 13–0 season and a No.

For the 2009 season, Beadles was named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award.

[10] Beadles was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2012, replacing New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins.