The Disappearance of Sam Beal

Name: Sam Beal
Age: 28 years old
Last Seen: July 12, 2025
Location: Caledonia, Michigan
Status: Still missing

Case Information

28 year old Sam Beal was last seen in Caledonia, Michigan on July 12, 2025. He disappeared after dropping his girlfriend off at her family’s house and heading to Virginia Beach.

Background

Sam Beal is a former New York Giants cornerback who was selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the team, totaling 27 tackles and one pass defense until his release in 2021.

Disappearance

On July 12, 2025, Sam Beal was last seen dropping his girlfriend off at her family’s house in Caledonia, Michigan. He was supposed to be headed to work, but told his girlfriend on July 13 that he had actually gone to Virginia Beach, Virginia. He told her he was going to head back home, but never arrived.

Sam hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

The vehicle he was driving, which he borrowed from his girlfriend, was found by his girlfriend’s family in Virginia Beach with Sam’s shoes and socks on the front passenger side floorboard along with sand.

He had only taken the clothes he was wearing with him, as well as a pair of slides and his wallet, which contained his bank card and driver’s license.

His sister shared additional information on facebook (posted below), including a photo of a paid parking ticket for a beachfront lot in Virginia Beach with a timestamp of 5:59pm on July 13, 2025.

Appearance

Black male with black hair and brown eyes. Sam stands 6’2 tall and weighs 185 pounds. 

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Sam Beal please contact the Kentwood Police Department at (616) 698-6580, or the Virginia Beach Police Department at (757) 385-4141.

Resources & Further Information

Samuel Beal – NamUs
Former New York Giants Cornerback Sam Beal Is Missing. He Was Last Seen In Virginia – WTVR
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Missing For 7 Months – 11Alive