Beran, a senior defensive end from Sargent who has a 3.68 GPA in natural sciences, is the third Chadron State defensive linemen to earn first team honors. Shaine Odell was on the first team in 2008 and Cory’s older brother, Casey, was a first team selection in 1999.
Beran started all 11 games for the Eagles this season and led all linemen with 47 total tackles. He also had five tackles for loss, broke up four passes, forced two fumbles and scored a touchdown following a blocked punt.
In addition to his Academic All-American honors, Beran was named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference second team and was also academic all-conference. He was also selected to both RMAC teams in 2009.
Joining Beran on the Academic All-America First Team is Colorado School of Mines quarterback Clay Garcia.
The College Division Academic All-American Player of the Year is Minnesota-Duluth’s Isaac Odim and the University Division Academic All-American Player of the Year is Greg McElroy of Alabama.
Beran is the 13th Chadron State football player to earn Academic All-American laurels in the past 39 years. The others are Larry Ruzicka, 1971 and ‘72; Randy Bauer, 1973; Jerry Sutton, 1973; Bob Lacey, 1975; Jerry Carder, 1979; Jay Rhoades, 1991; Corey Campbell, 1994 and ‘95; Casey Beran, 1999; Rob Evans, 2003; Danny Woodhead, 2006 and ’07; Odell, 2008; and Aaron Ide, 2008.
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