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Beckum tops solid group of defenders

By Tom Lemming
Special to ESPN Insider

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Some terrific defenders on the West squad created the most buzz at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl practices on Wednesday. While the West team is loaded with talent, linebacker Travis Beckum (Oak Creek, Wis.) is generating the most talk. The Wisconsin commit has been extremely impressive and might be the best overall athlete in the game. Coaches have been amazed with his speed, hitting ability and quickness off the ball. He delivered one hit in practice that had coaches doubting whether th ...

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