Byron Donnell Beams (September 8, 1929 – November 14, 1992) was an American football defensive and offensive tackle who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Notre Dame. Beams was a 20th round selection (232nd overall pick) of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1957 NFL Draft. He played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1959-1960 and in the AFL for the league champion Houston Oilers in 1961.