Jake Bequette Explained

Number:92
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:1989 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:265
High School:Little Rock (AR) Catholic
College:Arkansas
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:3
Draftpick:90
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:8
Pfr:BequJa00

George Jules "Jake" Bequette III (born February 21, 1989) is a former American football defensive end and United States Army infantry officer who served in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He was selected in the third round with the 90th overall pick by the Patriots in the 2012 NFL draft. He played high school football at Catholic High in Little Rock, Arkansas, and college football for the University of Arkansas. Bequette was rated highly as a defensive end prospect in that year's draft.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas.[2]

Early life and college

Jake Bequette was born George Jules Bequette III in Little Rock.[3] [4] Bequette attended Catholic High School in Little Rock.[5] After high school, Bequette attended the University of Arkansas, where he played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2007 to 2011. During his career, he started 42 of 48 games, recording 140 tackles and 23.5 sacks. As a senior, he was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection.[6]

Bequette was named the Defensive MVP of the 2012 Cotton Bowl, helping the 2011 Arkansas Razorbacks football team defeat Kansas State, 29-16, as the Razorbacks finished the 2011 season with a record of 11-2, and a No. 5 final ranking in all polls. Bequette finished the game with five tackles and three quarterback sacks. Bequette is a third-generation Razorback: his grandfather George and father Jay both played for Arkansas, as did his uncle.[7] [8]

Professional career

Bequette was selected in the third round by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL draft.[9] He played in three games in 2012, and five games in 2013. He was released by the Patriots on August 30, 2014, as part of final roster cuts.[10] He did not see extensive playing time during his time with the Patriots, but re-signed with the team's practice squad shortly after the 2014 cuts. Bequette received a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2014.

Before the 2015 season, the Patriots switched Bequette from defensive end to tight end.[11] [12] Bequette was waived by the Patriots and subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers on August 28, 2015.[13] He was released with an injury settlement on September 4, 2015, and became a free agent.[14]

Post-football career

In August 2017, Bequette joined the United States Army. After basic training and Officer Candidate School, he went on to become a Ranger-qualified infantry officer in the 101st Airborne Division. Bequette later served a five-month deployment in Iraq in 2019.[15]

In January 2021, he launched The Arkansas Fund,[16] a nonprofit dedicated to helping small businesses in Arkansas that have struggled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2021, he announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate against Arkansas Senator John Boozman, challenging Boozman from the right in the Republican primary for the 2022 election.[17] [18] On May 24, 2022, Boozman ultimately won with 58% of the vote to Bequette’s 20%, easily avoiding a runoff.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jake Bequette - Arkansas, DE : 2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile. March 6, 2016. May 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120517095457/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=68591&draftyear=2012&genpos=DE. live.
  2. Web site: Former NFL player Jake Bequette launches bid for Senate seat in Arkansas. TheGuardian.com. July 12, 2021. April 19, 2022. April 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419200926/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/12/jake-bequette-senate-arkansas-new-england-patriots. live.
  3. Web site: NFL 100 Player Pylons. Centennial Plaza. May 23, 2022. May 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528113809/https://cantoncentennialplaza.com/playerpylons/. live. A search of Bequette returns "George J. Bequette III".
  4. Web site: George Jules Bequette Sr.. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 14, 2011. May 23, 2022. May 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524031220/https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2011/mar/14/george-bequette-sr-herculaneum-ar-2011-03-14/. live.
  5. Web site: Family lineman. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Demirel. Evin. July 19, 2011. May 23, 2022. May 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523213614/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/jul/19/family-lineman/. live.
  6. Web site: Southeastern Conference. March 6, 2016. November 15, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131115190517/http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/229915/2011-all-sec-football-team-announced.aspx. live.
  7. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20121104151409/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=1139004&DB_OEM_ID=6100. November 4, 2012. Jake Bequette. University of Arkansas. May 23, 2022. July 20, 2011. dead.
  8. Web site: Bequette family has long Razorback history. Fox 16 KLRT. January 4, 2012. Kelly. Kevin. May 23, 2022. January 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115063031/https://www.fox16.com/sports/razorback-nation/bequette-family-has-long-razorback-history/. live.
  9. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Report: Pats cut DE Jake Bequette, LB Steve Beauharnais, DT Jerel Worthy . weei.com . August 30, 2014 . September 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903125957/http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2014/08/30/report-pats-cut-de-jake-bequette-lb-steve-beauharnais-dt-jerel-worthy/ . live .
  11. Web site: New England Patriots DE Jake Bequette adding TE work to his repertoire. ESPN.com. May 29, 2015. March 6, 2016. January 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160106143851/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4781839/patriots-de-jake-bequette-adding-te-work-to-his-repertoire. live.
  12. Web site: New England Patriots Mailbag -- Back to Deflategate and Tom Brady's appeal to NFL. ESPN.com. June 16, 2015. March 6, 2016. December 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222153838/http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/page/reissmailbagweek0616/new-england-patriots-mailbag-back-deflategate-tom-brady-appeal-nfl. live.
  13. Web site: Patriots place TE Jake Bequette on Injured Reserve. New England Patriots. March 6, 2016. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113006/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/08/28/patriots-place-te-jake-bequette-injured-reserve. live.
  14. Web site: Patriots reach injury settlement with Jake Bequette. New England Patriots. July 13, 2021. November 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133535/https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Article/Patriots-reach-injury-settlement-with-Jake-Bequette-39161086/. dead.
  15. Web site: From Patriot to patriot: Former defensive end Jake Bequette thriving in 101st Airborne. https://archive.today/20210712143733/https://theathletic.com/1358796/2019/11/07/from-patriot-to-patriot-former-defensive-end-jake-bequette-thriving-in-101st-airborne/. July 12, 2021. dead. Jeff. Howe. The Athletic. July 13, 2021.
  16. Web site: Hale. Tyler. February 13, 2021. Former Razorback Jake Bequette Launches Relief Fund for Arkansas Businesses. July 14, 2021. AMP. en-US. June 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629165143/https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-razorback-jake-bequette-launches-relief-fund-for-arkansas-businesses/. live.
  17. News: Former NFL player, Iraq war veteran Jake Bequette challenges Arkansas Sen. Boozman. July 12, 2021. Fox News. July 12, 2021. April 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220421192454/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-nfl-player-iraq-war-veteran-bequette-challenges-arkansas-sen-boozman. live.
  18. Web site: July 12, 2021. Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas. July 14, 2021. AP NEWS. en. July 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210714070256/https://apnews.com/article/sports-football-government-and-politics-arkansas-nfl-36e74ea2cbca6f7d1d201123744495a2. live.
  19. News: Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas. May 31, 2022. PBS. May 24, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531023721/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-john-boozman-clinches-republican-nomination-in-arkansas. live.

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