Travis Beckum

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Travis Beckum


caption =
college = University of Wisconsin
conference = Big 10
sport = Football
position = TE
class = Junior
career_start = 2005
nickname =
height_ft = 6
height_in = 4
weight_lb = 224
nationality = USA
birth_date = January 24, 1987
birth_place = Milwaukee, WI
highschool = Oak Creek, WI
former_school(s)=
career_highlights = y
awards = 2007 College Football All-America Team

Travis Beckum (born January 24, 1987 in Milwaukee, WI) is an American football tight end. A student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin, he is the starting tight end for the Badgers and a finalist for the 2007 John Mackey Award. [ [http://uwbadgers.com/sport_news/fb/bios/bio.html?athid=5568&deptid=111 UWBadgers.com Mobile ] ] [ [http://www.columbiatribune.com/2007/Dec/20071207Spor004.asp MU’s Daniel, Rucker shut out in Orlando ] ]

High School Career

Travis beckum participated in the 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career

In 2005 Beckum saw limited action in 10 games as reserve on defense and on special teams. In 2006, Beckum switched position to tight end and saw more action. Beckum was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award and was named second-team All-American by Walter Camp and SI.com.

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