FIU Football: TE Rowdy Beers Leaving Football To Become Firefighter

Tight End Rowdy Beers has departed the program for a big opportunity.

Nov 18, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; FIU Panthers helmet prior to the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports / Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

G5 Football Daily has learned that FIU tight end Rowdy Beers has left the program and will focus on becoming a firefighter. He spent one year with the team and was set to be a redshirt sophomore.

Per source, FIU tight end Rowdy Beers has left the program and will pursue a career as a firefighter.#FIU #PawsUp

— Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) June 18, 2024

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Coming out of high school, Beers held two other offers outside of FIU. He ended choosing Mike MacIntyre and the Panthers, but did not see any action on the field in 2023 and it was looking like the same in 2024 with Josiah Miamen and Rowdy's brother, Rocky receiving plenty of reps towards the back half of the season.

With Beers now gone, the Panthers were able to add a tight end in East Carolina University transfer Antonio Ferguson. He helps fill the roster spot created by Beers' departure.

The Panthers will kick off their season in Bloomington against Indiana on August 31. The game will begin at 3:30 PM ET and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.