When Camden Beebe initially joined Kansas State, many were optimistic that he would emulate his older brother’s success and emerge as a prominent offensive lineman for the Wildcats. Regrettably, that will not be the case.
Beebe, a 6-foot-3, 348-pound redshirt freshman from Kansas City, revealed on Monday that he has retired from football due to medical issues. Instead of protecting quarterback Avery Johnson this season, Beebe plans to contribute to the Wildcats as a student coach. “Sometimes, despite our best efforts and desires, life has different plans,” Beebe stated on social media.
Beebe had always aspired to play football at the highest level since he was young. However, a medical condition has forced him to abandon that dream and opt for medical retirement. He chose Kansas State after his older brother, Cooper, who became one of the top offensive linemen in the school’s history.
Cooper Beebe was recently drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and is currently playing center for them. While Camden showed similar potential during his time with Piper and K-State practices, he is now unable to pursue a football career due to circumstances beyond his control.
Camden Beebe waited until less than two weeks before the season opener against Tennessee-Martin on August 31 at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium to announce his retirement. If he had remained healthy, he could have further developed his skills and contributed to K-State in the future.
“This is the hardest decision I have ever made,” Camden Beebe wrote. “I am grateful to my family, coaches, and staff for their support throughout this process, especially the training staff for their efforts to get me back on the field.” He concluded his retirement announcement with a message to the fans: “Thank you to the K-State family for everything. I will always be a Wildcat.”
