After some mixed messaging on social media over the weekend, UAB transfer running back Lee Beebe, Jr. cleared the air on Tuesday.
He’s a Hoosier.
Beebe, Jr. posted a graphic on his accounts Tuesday with pictures and video of him in an Indiana uniform. His message was simple: “100% committed,” Beebe, Jr. said.
Beebe’s Jr.’s Tuesday announcement clarified some inaccurate reporting by multiple media outlets that indicated he “planned to reopen his recruitment.” There’s no indication that ever happened.
Instead, what appears to be the case is Beebe, Jr.’s agents attempted to reopen his recruitment after he had already signed with IU. That’s why we pointed in their direction in our reporting yesterday. This situation continues to appear to be a mix-up fueled by the agents.
The posts by Beebe, Jr. on Tuesday should put this story to rest.
The 5-foot-10 and 220-pound Beebe, Jr. appears set to be a key contributor in the IU backfield for the next two years.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2024, the 5-foot-10 and 220-pounder rushed 166 times for 884 yards and seven touchdowns (5.3 YPC). The versatile back added 30 catches for 219 yards and led the team with 1,103 all-purpose yards.
Beebe, Jr. is one of five early additions to Indiana’s incoming portal class:
- Lee Beebe, RB, UAB
- Amariyun Knighten, CB, NIU
- Brendan Franke, K, Texas State
- Mitch McCarthy, P, UCF
- Hosea Wheeler, DT, Western Kentucky
For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE.
The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly”
- You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier
- Find us on Facebook and Instagram
- Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.
