Joey Beljan

]Tight end Joey Beljan (89) of the WKU Hilltoppers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. Photo by Steve Roberts/WKU Athletics

Photo by: Steve Roberts/WKU Athletics

Position:
TE
Height:
6-3
Weight:
250
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Holland, N.J.

2021 Conference USA Honorable Mention
2021 Burlsworth Trophy Nominee

2022 (r-Jr.) | 14/0: Beljan played in all 14 of WKU's games in 2021, helping the Hilltoppers to a 9-5 record and victory in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Beljan hauled in 15 catches on the season for 191 yards and four touchdowns. He caught a season-high four passes for a season-high 60 yards in WKU's win at Charlotte late in the year, and also scored touchdowns against FIU and Indiana in the regular season. In his final game at WKU, Beljan caught a 27-yard touchdown pass in the New Orleans Bowl for his longest reception of the year. That score would help the Tops defeat South Alabama, 44-23.

2021 (r-So.) | 14/8: Beljan appeared in all of WKU's 14 games and was a lethal receiving threat inside the red zone. The New Jersey native caught 14 passes on the season, six of which were touchdowns. Beljan found the end zone twice in games against Michigan State and Florida Atlantic. Overall, he recorded 91 receiving yards for the year. He was also nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded each year to college football's most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.

2020 (r-So.) | 12/0: Beljan played in all 12 games for the Hilltoppers as a key member of multiple special teams units and made three tackles. He will retain his redshirt sophomore year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 (r-Fr.) | 4/0: Beljan appeared in four games, primarily on special teams units.

2018 (Fr.): Beljan redshirted his first season on The Hill.

HS/Misc.: Beljan played for head coach Michael Haughey at Delaware Valley High School, thriving as both a tight end and linebacker for the Terriers. On offense, he earned Mid-State 38 Mountain All-Conference and Courier News All-Area honors, while being named All Hunterdon County and Express-Times All-Area on the defensive side of the ball. Following his senior season, he was chosen to play in Basilone Bowl VI, a charity all-star football game. He also played lacrosse and was a two-time All-State goalie.