A unanimous All-American guard at Kansas State who converted to center as a Cowboys rookie and quickly became a foundational piece up front.
Cooper Beebe left Kansas State as one of the most decorated offensive linemen in the country before Dallas drafted him in the third round and moved him from guard to center. He locked down the starting job as a rookie and remained the Cowboys' first choice at the position through an injury-shortened 2025.
Path to the league
Beebe started for Kansas State from 2019 to 2023, developing from a rotational lineman into a two-time Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and unanimous All-American by his senior season. The Dallas Cowboys selected him in the third round with the 73rd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, drafting him to replace departing center Tyler Biadasz.
Career highlights
At Kansas State, Beebe earned three consecutive first-team All-Big 12 honors from 2021 to 2023 and was a finalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior. As a rookie in Dallas, he started at center in all 16 games he appeared in, missing only one contest due to injury, and helped pave the way for Rico Dowdle's breakout rushing season.
2025 season recap
Beebe returned as Dallas's starting center to open 2025 but suffered foot and ankle injuries in Week 2 that landed him on injured reserve. He was activated in early November and returned to the lineup down the stretch, reclaiming his role as the Cowboys' anchor at center.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Cooper Beebe
- Pro Football Reference: Cooper Beebe
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Kansas State
- Hometown
- Kansas City, KS, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
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