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49ers Select LB Tatum Bethune with the No. 251 Pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2024 at 03:58 PM

Briana McDonald

Digital Media Reporter

The San Francisco 49ers have drafted linebacker Tatum Bethune from Florida State University. Bethune was selected with the 251st-overall pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The linebacker is San Francisco's eighth pick in this year's draft.

Before playing at FSU, Bethune was a three-year contributor at the University of Central Florida. From 2019-21, he recorded 185 tackles (13 for loss), 4.5 sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 35 games (17 starts). Below are Bethune's stats from his career at FSU (2022-23):

24 games played
142 total tackles
12.5 tackles for loss for 32 yards
1.0 sack
One interception
Seven passes defended
One fumble recovery

Bethune's NFL Combine results:

Bench press: 16 reps

For all 49ers 2024 NFL Draft coverage, visit 49ers.com/draft.

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