San Francisco 49ers pick FSU LB Tatum Bethune in seventh round of 2024 NFL draft

Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat

Florida State linebacker Tatum Bethune was selected No. 251 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 NFL Draft. He began his college career at Central Florida (UCF) in 2019 before transferring to FSU in 2022, playing two seasons in Tallahassee. Here's everything you need to know about Bethune.

Tatum Bethune scouting report

Although Bethune wasn't FSU's star linebacker, he has proven in the past to thrive in the right team environments and be a constant producer.

Tatum Bethune height, weight

Bethune, who is from Miami and went to Miami Central High School (Fla.), is 5-foot-11 and 229 pounds.

Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) celebrates a sack during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) celebrates a sack during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Tatum Bethune college stats

During his college career at UCF and at FSU the past two season, Bethune recorded 340 tackles, nine pass deflections 7.5 sacks and four interceptions. He tallied 108 tackles came during his junior year at UCF.

Tatum Bethune highlights

Bethune recorded nine tackles in FSU's season-opening win over No. 5 LSU, 54-24. At Wake Forest, he also had nine tackles.

Tatum Bethune NFL combine measurables

Bethune participated in only the bench press at the NFL combine. He did 16 reps of 225 pounds.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: San Francisco 49ers pick FSU LB Tatum Bethune in 2024 NFL draft

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