Tatum Bethune LB Florida State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tatum Bethune LB Florida State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 02/19/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 02/19/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 76.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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66% |
| Pass Rush: |
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70% |
| Run Defense: |
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76% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#247
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 55 College Snaps: 2220 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#585
Pos Rank:
#111
State Rank:
#191
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Drake Thomas - NC State |
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91% |
| Ventrell Miller - Florida |
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85% |
| Seth Benson - Iowa |
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85% |
Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 251 (SF)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tatum Bethune from Miami Central High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Bethune joined UCF.In 2019 as a freshman Bethune saw action in 9 games and played a total of 142 snaps at linebacker for the Knights. He recorded 16 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 11 stops. In coverage Bethune notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 53.5.
As a sophomore for the Knights in 2020 Bethune played in 10 games and took part in 504 snaps for the Knights. He recorded 39 tackles, 13 assists, while adding 22 stops. In coverage Bethune made one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 66.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 9 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 5 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Bethune played in 12 games and contributed on 641 snaps. He recorded decent 80 tackles, 34 assists while making 42 stops. In coverage Bethune chalked up no pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 82.2. As a pass rusher, he produced 17 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
After season's end Bethune transferred to Florida State where as a senior for the Seminoles in 2022 Bethune played 12 games and took part in 444 snaps for the Seminoles. He also added decent 52 tackles, 15 assists, and 34 stops. While in coverage Bethune made 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 89.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 13 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Bethune logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 489 snaps for the Seminoles. He also added 40 tackles, 16 assists, and 30 stops. While in coverage Bethune made one pass breakup, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 38.8. As a pass rusher, he tallied 10 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
- Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses straight-line speed to stay with or chase down receivers in man.
- Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when Bethune has an open lane.
- Bethune has the kind of turn-and-run fluidity to be used in man coverage as well, able to run with tight ends and running backs.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- As a pass rusher, Bethune lacks the ideal length to consistently win off the edge, even if he manages to improve his at-times sloppy hand usage.
- Gets caught with the eyes in the backfield at times. Strong backs can run through his tackle attempts if he's not in position.
- He’ll need to be covered up to be effective. He’s not the kind of guy you can line up in the pass rush and have him bend the edge; he’s limited to shooting through gaps.
Tatum Bethune percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tatum Bethune (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
239.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.