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Kelvin Beachum is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, combining his passion for business and sport with a deep commitment to community empowerment. In sports and business, you will find him in the trenches. Off the field, you can find him battling hunger, providing clean water access, and working to increase education and opportunity for young people. Learn more about Mexia, Texas’ renaissance man.

Smiling baby Kelvin wearing a blue romper with a bear design, holding a plush toy dog and wearing white shoes.

1989

Kelvin Beachum, Jr. is born in Mexia, TX.

Young Kelvin in a black suit and striped tie crouching on grass outdoors.
Kelvin's mum in a red dress sitting outdoors with kelvin and his brother standing behind her, all smiling.
Young Kelvin as a basketball player wearing black Mexia jersey number 50 holding a basketball, standing in front of a large panther mural.
Young Kelvin as a football player in Mexia red jersey number 72 standing on a football field between his dad in black and his mum in a red jacket and floral skirt.

Childhood

Kelvin is the oldest of four siblings and was a two sport athlete in high school.

Kelvin wearing a red SMU jersey and white helmet with red and blue stripes and a red mustang logo.
Kelvin as a SMU football player wearing number 70 in red jersey and white pants in a ready stance on the field.
Crowded football stadium at sunset with fans watching a game on a field marked with SMU Mustangs logo and team colors.

2008

Kelvin arrives at Southern Methodist University, where he goes on to start 52 consecutive games, earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and deliver the commencement address at graduation.

Kelvin as a Pittsburgh Steelers football player number 68 in a defensive stance on the field during a game.
Kelvin as a Pittsburgh Steelers football player wearing number 68 in a defensive stance on the field during a game.
Kelvin in black and yellow Steelers uniform crouched on field in ready position.
Kelvin as a Pittsburgh Steelers football player in number 68 jersey preparing for a play on the field.

7th Round "Steel"

Kelvin was selected in the seventh round (248th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft. While with the Steelers, he appeared in 44 games with 39 starts.

Kelvin in white shirt hugging his laughing wife Jessica in brown jacket outdoors.
Kelvin and Jessica sitting closely on a bench outdoors with greenery in the background.

Marriage

In 2013, Kelvin married fellow Texan Jessica.

Kalena wearing Minnie Mouse ears headband and shirt jumping on a blue inflatable bouncy castle indoors.

Kalena

Kelvin and Jessica welcome their first child, daughter Kalena, in 2014.

Kelvin wearing a white Jacksonville Jaguars jersey with the name Beachum and number 68, holding a gold helmet with the Jaguars logo.
Close-up of Kelvin wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet and jersey with the number 20.

Jaguars

In 2016, Kelvin joins the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting 15 games at left tackle.

Close-up of Kelvin as a New York Jets football player wearing a white helmet and jersey with number 58 and a green mouthguard.
Two football players in green and white uniforms running onto the field amid celebratory smoke and sparks, with a crowd in the stadium.

Jets

In 2017, Kelvin signed with the NY Jets where he started 45 games over three seasons.

Smiling baby Kelvin III wearing red shorts and matching red socks sitting in a black car seat.

Kelvin III

The legacy continues: The Beachums become a family of four with the birth of their son, Kelvin Beachum III (AKA K3) in 2017.

Smiling baby Janelle wearing a pink shirt with yellow text reading 'Daddy says I'm awesome' and a white headband with a pink bow.

Janelle

The newest addition to the Beachum family is baby daughter Janelle, born in 2019.

Kelvin in a pink blazer and gray tie sitting at a conference table with hands clasped and blinds in the background.
Kelvin wearing number 68 Cardinals uniform sitting on a bench with helmet on the ground in front, smiling and looking to the side.

Cardinals

In July 2020, Kelvin signs with the Arizona Cardinals.

Kelvin in business attire talks to smiling boy in blue jacket and camo pants in front of a STEM zone sign.

Education Advocate

"Everybody can’t go pro in football, but EVERYBODY can go pro in STEAM."

Smiling Kelvin wearing red number 68 Cardinals jersey with teammates in the background.

Walter Payton Man of the Year

In December 2021, Kelvin is announced as the Arizona Cardinals nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year, following his 2018 nomination with the Jets.

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In-Demand Speaker

Aside from his NFL commitments, Kelvin is also a professional speaker, active investor, advisor to various venture backed startups/firms and advisory board member within the global sports, global business, arts and philanthropic ecosystems.

Kelvin wearing sunglasses and a UT Tyler lanyard speaking into a microphone while holding a water bottle, surrounded by children in white event t-shirts outdoors.
Two young men on a sports field engaging in a handshake or fist bump over grass with orange training cones nearby.

In The Community

Annual Kelvin Beachum Youth Football Camp at Mexia High School.

Kelvin wearing a pink and gray checkered blazer with a white paisley shirt and dark pants.