Robert Beal Jr. from Peachtree Ridge High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Beal Jr. joined Georgia after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Beal Jr. saw action in 10 games and played a total of 101 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded only 7 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 7 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.

As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2019 Beal Jr. played in 5 games and took part in 61 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded only 6 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.

In 2020 as a junior Beal Jr. played in 5 games and contributed on 30 snaps. He recorded no tackles, no assists while making no stops.

In 2021 as a senior Beal Jr. logged playing time in 15 games and logged a total of 334 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 14 tackles, 2 assists, and 15 stops. While in coverage Beal Jr. made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.2. As a pass rusher, he tallied 22 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and a decent 6 sacks on the season.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Beal Jr. logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 411 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 20 tackles, 5 assists, and 13 stops. While in coverage Beal Jr. made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a very good QB rating when targetted of 74.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 23 total pressures, which included 18 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.