Tatum Bethune Explained

Tatum Bethune
Current Team:San Francisco 49ers
Number:48
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:19 February 2001
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:229
College:UCF (2019–2021)
Florida State (2022–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:251
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Pfr:B/BethTa00

Tatum Bethune (born February 19, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights and the Florida State Seminoles.

Early life and high school

Bethune attended Miami Central Senior High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit where he committed to play for the UCF Knights.[1] [2]

College career

UCF

In Bethune's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he amassed 77 tackles with seven and a half tackles for a loss, two and a half sacks, three pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[3] During the 2021 season, Bethune notched 108 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, two sacks, and two interceptions.[4] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Bethune decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[5] [6]

During Bethune's career with UCF, he played in 35 games with 17 starts as he recorded 185 tackles with 13 being for a loss, four and a half sacks, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles.[7]

Florida State

Bethune decided to transfer to play for the Florida State Seminoles.[8] [9] Before the start of the 2022 season, Bethune underwent surgery on his groin.[10] In week six of the 2022 season, Bethune rallied 14 tackles with two and a half being for a loss.[11] Tatum finished the 2022 season starting in eleven games where he made 84 tackles with nine and a half for a loss, three sacks, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[12] In week one of the 2023 season, Bethune notched nine tackles including a massive hit on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, as he helped the Seminoles to a win over LSU.[13] During the 2023 season, Bethune totaled 70 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, three pass deflections, and an interception, where for his performance he was named third team all-ACC.[14] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Bethune decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[15]

Professional career

Bethune was selected in the seventh round (251st overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miami Central LB Tatum Bethune commits to UCF . Orlando Sentinel . 25 May 2018 . 27 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Football Recruiting - Tatum Bethune - Player Profiles . ESPN . 27 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Tatum Bethune College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . 2024-07-01 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Weiler . Curt . UCF transfer Tatum Bethune brings experience, leadership to Florida State linebacker room . Tallahassee Democrat . 26 January 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Pollard . Ashton . Top UCF linebacker enters transfer portal . On3.com . 31 December 2021 . 27 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Beede . Jason . UCF linebacker Tatum Bethune enters transfer portal . Orlando Sentinel . 1 January 2022 . 27 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Kassim . Ehsan . Florida State football: Linebacker Tatum Bethune announces return to Seminoles next season . Tallahassee Democrat . 8 December 2022 . 29 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Murschel . Matt . FSU lands UCF linebacker transfer Tatum Bethune . Orlando Sentinel . 5 January 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Weiler . Curt . Florida State football lands commitment from UCF linebacker transfer Tatum Bethune . Tallahassee Democrat . 4 January 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Weiler . Curt . After groin surgery, Tatum Bethune ready to be Florida State's anchor at linebacker . Tallahassee Democrat . 28 July 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  11. Lewis . Dustin . Lawrance Toafili, Tatum Bethune discuss why FSU came up short on Saturday night . Sports Illustrated . 9 October 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  12. Lewis . Dustin . Florida State Defenders Tatum Bethune, Fentrell Cypress II Appear On Preseason Watch Lists . Sports Illustrated . 10 August 2023 . 28 February 2024.
  13. Mire . Tommy . FSU Linebacker Tatum Bethune Details Massive Hit on LSU's Jayden Daniels . Sports Illustrated . 6 September 2023 . 28 February 2024.
  14. Malcom . Robert . FSU Linebacker Tatum Bethune Sends Farewell Message To Fans As He Transitions To NFL . Sports Illustrated . January 2024 . 28 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Peery . Wade . Florida State LB Tatum Bethune declares for 2024 NFL Draft . On3.com . 31 December 2023 . 29 February 2024.
  16. Web site: 49ers Select LB Tatum Bethune with the No. 251 Pick in the 2024 NFL Draft . San Francisco 49ers. April 27, 2024. McDonald, Briana.