Jon Beason was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers who went on to finish the season with a 7-9 record.
He played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. They failed to improve upon their 88 record in 2006, finishing at 79 and missing the playoffs for the second straight season. 79 
