Steve Beauharnais (born May 2, 1990) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers. He was also a member of the

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, Arizona Hotshots, and

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High school

Beauharnais was a three-year standout at

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in Saddle Brook, New Jersey before transferring to Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey for his senior season. While at Saint Joseph, he helped guide the Green Knights to an 11–1 record and the Non-Public Group III state title. He was named ''

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'' Defensive Player of the Year as a senior where he recorded 99 tackles, including 11.5 tackles-for-loss. Considered a three-star recruit by '' Rivals.com'', he was rated as the 71st best outside linebacker in the nation. He accepted a scholarship to Rutgers.

College career

As a true freshman, Beauharnais moved into the starting lineup for final three games at strongside

, and also appeared on special teams. He played in all 13 games with 36 tackles and five sacks, and was one of two true freshmen to appear in all 13 games. In 2010, he was the starting middle linebacker who appeared in all 12 games. He finished third on the team in tackles (79), he also had six tackles-for-loss along with 1.5 sacks, four quarterback hurries and four fumble recoveries on the year. The following season, as a junior, he finished second on the team in tackles with 77, was first on the team in tackles for loss (16), and also recorded five sacks, three interceptions, one forced fumble and recovered a fumble. In 2012, he started all 13 games at middle linebacker, and was tied for third on the team with 83 tackles (32 solo) and 6 tackles for loss. He was named captain by his teammates and was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award. He also recorded an interception and six

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hurries.

Professional career

New England Patriots

He was drafted by the

in the 7th round (235th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Beauharnais signed a four-year, $2.2 million contract. The deal includes a $47,592 signing bonus. Beauharnais was only used sparingly In the 2013 season, playing primarily on special teams. He only recorded one snap on defense, but made the tackle on that play.

Washington Redskins

Beauharnais signed with the

practice squad on October 8, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on November 24. He was waived on December 9, but re-signed with the practice squad on December 16. On December 19, Beauharnais was promoted again to the active roster. On May 4, 2015, he was waived by the Redskins.

San Francisco 49ers

The

signed Beauharnais on August 7, 2015.

Arizona Hotshots

In 2018, Beauharnais signed with the Arizona Hotshots for the 2019 season. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

St. Louis BattleHawks

In October 2019, Beauharnais was drafted by the

as an open phase selection in the 2020 XFL Draft. He was waived on February 25, 2020.

References

External links

New England Patriots bio

Rutgers Scarlet Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Beauharnais, Steve 1990 births Living people Players of American football from New Jersey People from Saddle Brook, New Jersey Sportspeople from Bergen County, New Jersey Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players American football linebackers New England Patriots players Washington Redskins players San Francisco 49ers players Arizona Hotshots players St. Louis BattleHawks players Saint Joseph Regional High School alumni