Sister Reveals Former NFL Player Sam Beal Missing for 7 Months
Former NFL player Sam Beal has been missing for nearly seven months, according to a recent post by his sister, Essence Zhane. Beal, 29, was last seen in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 13, 2025. His sister took to Facebook on January 12 to raise awareness and seek help in locating him.
Details of Sam Beal’s Disappearance
Essence Zhane expressed the family’s distress in her post. She stated that they have done everything possible to find her brother, but are now in desperate need of public assistance. “Tomorrow makes it seven months since we’ve last heard from or seen my brother,” she wrote.
Last Known Activities
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), Beal was last seen after dropping off his girlfriend at her home on July 12, 2025. He was supposed to use her car to drive to work but instead went to Virginia Beach. The last communication he had with his girlfriend was a phone call on July 13, during which he stated he was in the area.
Aftermath of the Disappearance
Beal never returned home the following day and has been unreachable since that call. At the time of his disappearance, he only took the clothes he was wearing, slides, and his wallet, which contained his identification documents.
- Missing since: July 13, 2025
- Age: 29
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 185 pounds
- Distinguishing features: Brown eyes, black hair, short beard, muscular build
His girlfriend’s car was located in Virginia Beach with Beal’s slides and socks found in the front passenger seat, suggesting he may have left the vehicle on foot.
Background Information
Sam Beal was a cornerback for the New York Giants after being selected in the third round of the NFL supplemental draft in 2018. His career has been hindered by injuries and personal decisions, including opting out of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He played six games in 2019 and three in 2021 before being cut from the team.
Contact Information for Tips
His sister has urged anyone with information on Sam Beal’s whereabouts to contact the Kentwood Police Department in Michigan at (616) 698-6580 or the Virginia Beach missing persons investigators at (757) 385-4101 or (757) 385-4141. They hope that sharing this information will lead to answers or closure for the family.
