FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Terron Beckham has bright blue hair, huge muscles and an even bigger NFL dream.
The colorful and confident cousin of Odell Beckham Jr. is getting an opportunity from the New York Jets to show he belongs here - even though he hasn't played in an organized football game since high school in 2010.
''I hope to show them that I'm a reliable back,'' said Beckham, a running back in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. ''I can do it all as far as catching, running, be powerful, be explosive, use my strength. Everybody knows that I'm a strong guy.''
No doubt about it.
The 23-year-old Beckham is listed at 6-foot and a powerfully built 225 pounds. He became a bit of an internet sensation in recent months with his eye-popping workouts. Beckham has been a personal trainer and fitness model for the last few years, but had always had the desire to play in the NFL.
In April, he had an NFL combine-like pro day at TEST Sports Club in New Jersey. According to published reports, Beckham ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, had a 44 1/2-inch vertical jump and bench-pressed 225 pounds 36 times in front of scouts from a handful of teams, including the Jets and Giants.
After the draft last weekend, the Jets called and offered him a chance to try out. Read more...
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
The colorful and confident cousin of Odell Beckham Jr. is getting an opportunity from the New York Jets to show he belongs here - even though he hasn't played in an organized football game since high school in 2010.
''I hope to show them that I'm a reliable back,'' said Beckham, a running back in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. ''I can do it all as far as catching, running, be powerful, be explosive, use my strength. Everybody knows that I'm a strong guy.''
No doubt about it.
The 23-year-old Beckham is listed at 6-foot and a powerfully built 225 pounds. He became a bit of an internet sensation in recent months with his eye-popping workouts. Beckham has been a personal trainer and fitness model for the last few years, but had always had the desire to play in the NFL.
In April, he had an NFL combine-like pro day at TEST Sports Club in New Jersey. According to published reports, Beckham ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, had a 44 1/2-inch vertical jump and bench-pressed 225 pounds 36 times in front of scouts from a handful of teams, including the Jets and Giants.
After the draft last weekend, the Jets called and offered him a chance to try out. Read more...
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
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