| Intro | American football player |
| Is |
American football player Football player |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 20 January 1981 |
| Age: | 39 years |
Kevin Leon Beard (born January 20, 1981) is the wide receivers coach for Florida International University and a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Miami for Larry Coker, in the AF2 from 2005 to 2006 and in the Arena Football League in 2007. In 2015, Beard returned to Miami as the wide receivers coach.
High school years
Beard attended Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida and was a student and a standout in football and basketball. In football, as a junior, he made 50 receptions for 850 yards (17.00 yards per reception avg.) and 15 touchdowns. As a senior, he was a first team All-Broward County selection, a second team All-State selection, and was named by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as a Broward County co-Offensive Player of the Year. In basketball, as a senior, he was a second team All-State selection. Beard graduated from Plantation High School in 1999.
College Years
Beard attended The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida An injury, set him back from being the go to guy on the canes. In 2003, Beard was known for his explosiveness and great hands.
Coaching career
Beard coached the Wide Receivers coach at the University School in Davie, Florida, before being named Assistant Director of Football Operations at the University of Miami Hurricanes in August 2014. Kevin was promoted in early 2015 taking over as WR coach at the University of Miami.