C.J. Beathard Bio
C.J. Beathard is an American football quarterback who was born on November 16, 1993. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and played college football at the University of Iowa. Beathard became Iowa’s starting quarterback and was recognized as a team captain and Most Valuable Player during his senior season.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Beathard in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 104th overall pick. He spent his first professional seasons with San Francisco, where he earned starting opportunities and became known for a cerebral, competitive approach at quarterback. Beathard later joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in March 2021.
Beathard’s later NFL affiliations included the Jaguars and Miami Dolphins. On September 4, 2025, the Detroit Lions signed him to their practice squad, and the NFL’s current player directory lists him with a developmental designation. His documented NFL career has primarily involved serving as a reserve quarterback while stepping into game action when needed.
- Jersey number
- 3
- Position
- QB
- Birth date
- Nov 16, 1993 (age 32)
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- College
- Iowa
- Draft year
- 2017
- Draft team
- SF
- Draft round
- 3
- Overall pick
- 104
- Birthplace
- Nashville, TN
- Country
- USA