Tom E. Beer

Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.

For the Broncos and Patriots player of the 1960s and 1970s, see Tom Beer.
Tom E. Beer
Born: (1969-03-27) March 27, 1969
Bay Port, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Fullback, Linebacker
CollegeSaginaw Valley State University
Wayne State University
NFL draft1994, Round: 7
Career history
As player
1994–1996Detroit Lions

Playing career

Beer played high school football at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School, a consolidated high school in the thumb area of Michigan.[1] He went on to play college football for Saginaw Valley State University before transferring to Wayne State University.[2]

Beer was drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.[3][4] He played fullback in 1994, and linebacker in 1995 and 1996.[2] During his time with the Lions, Beer was among the team leaders in special teams tackles. He started one game at strongside linebacker during the 1996 season.[5]

Beer's career ended following the 1996 season. Doctors had recommended retirement following a series of neurological testing.[5]

Personal life

Beer is not related to the earlier NFL player named Tom Beer.

Beer has participated in Lions alumni and charity events since his retirement.[6]

References
  1. "Laker School District > Home". Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  2. "Tom Beer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. "Detroit Lions | Draft History - 1990-1999". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010.
  5. "PRO FOOTBALL NOTE". www.canoe.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. "Detroit Lions Site: Lions Host Former Stars For Alumni Day Festivities". Archived from the original on September 26, 2004.


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