A staple as the one-high safety on the backend of the West Delaware defense, Paul Beswick Paul Beswick 6'4" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB West Delaware | 2027 IA is a tall, lanky and rangy DB that knows exactly where he needs to be to help in coverage or find the open man and shut down any passing windows.

Also able to help in run support as the last line of defense, ball-carriers aren’t going to get past the long, out-stretched arms and tackling capabilities of Beswick. His vision and awareness in tracking down running backs and quarterbacks amongst the caucaphony of bodies makes him a tackler that doesn’t have to wait for the runner to come to him, either.

So far, Beswick holds D2 offers from Sioux Falls and Minnesota State-Mankato.

Beswick enjoyed a productive junior season for West Delaware in 2025. Twenty seven of his 45.0 tackles were solo stops, earning him first-team all-district laurels at defensive back. Beswick rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on six carries. He caught 10 balls for 156 yards and a score. Beswick averaged 19.7 yards on 10 kick returns. He also completed his lone pass for 26 yards and could end up QB1 in the fall following graduation losses at the position. Beswick is best described as a versatile athlete capable of impacting games in all three phases. He flashes his ability and potential for more during his 11th-grade highlight video. Beswick diagnoses plays quickly and can fly to the football. Long arms also help him in coverage and in supporting the run. His frame is such that it can fill out without the loss of his explosion.