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In August 2017, Bequette joined the [[United States Army]]. After [[basic training]] and [[Officer Candidate School (United States Army)|Officer Candidate School]], he went on to become a [[Ranger School|Ranger-qualified]] [[Infantry Branch (United States)|infantry officer]] in the [[101st Airborne Division]]. Bequette later served a five-month [[Military deployment|deployment]] in [[Iraq]] in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1358796/2019/11/07/from-patriot-to-patriot-former-defensive-end-jake-bequette-thriving-in-101st-airborne/|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210712143733/https://theathletic.com/1358796/2019/11/07/from-patriot-to-patriot-former-defensive-end-jake-bequette-thriving-in-101st-airborne/|archive-date=July 12, 2021|url-status=dead|title=From Patriot to patriot: Former defensive end Jake Bequette thriving in 101st Airborne|first=Jeff|last=Howe|website=The Athletic|access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> |
In August 2017, Bequette joined the [[United States Army]]. After [[basic training]] and [[Officer Candidate School (United States Army)|Officer Candidate School]], he went on to become a [[Ranger School|Ranger-qualified]] [[Infantry Branch (United States)|infantry officer]] in the [[101st Airborne Division]]. Bequette later served a five-month [[Military deployment|deployment]] in [[Iraq]] in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1358796/2019/11/07/from-patriot-to-patriot-former-defensive-end-jake-bequette-thriving-in-101st-airborne/|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210712143733/https://theathletic.com/1358796/2019/11/07/from-patriot-to-patriot-former-defensive-end-jake-bequette-thriving-in-101st-airborne/|archive-date=July 12, 2021|url-status=dead|title=From Patriot to patriot: Former defensive end Jake Bequette thriving in 101st Airborne|first=Jeff|last=Howe|website=The Athletic|access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> |
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In January 2021, he launched The Arkansas Fund,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hale|first=Tyler|date=February 13, 2021|title=Former Razorback Jake Bequette Launches Relief Fund for Arkansas Businesses|url=https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-razorback-jake-bequette-launches-relief-fund-for-arkansas-businesses/|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=AMP|language=en-US|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629165143/https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-razorback-jake-bequette-launches-relief-fund-for-arkansas-businesses/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 Party (United States)|Republican]] primary for the [[2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas|2022 election]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Former NFL player, Iraq war veteran Jake Bequette challenges Arkansas Sen. Boozman|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-nfl-player-iraq-war-veteran-bequette-challenges-arkansas-sen-boozman|access-date=July 12, 2021|agency=Fox News|date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421192454/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-nfl-player-iraq-war-veteran-bequette-challenges-arkansas-sen-boozman|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 12, 2021|title=Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas|url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-football-government-and-politics-arkansas-nfl-36e74ea2cbca6f7d1d201123744495a2|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=AP NEWS|language=en|archive-date=July 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714070256/https://apnews.com/article/sports-football-government-and-politics-arkansas-nfl-36e74ea2cbca6f7d1d201123744495a2|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 24, 2022, |
In January 2021, he launched The Arkansas Fund,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hale|first=Tyler|date=February 13, 2021|title=Former Razorback Jake Bequette Launches Relief Fund for Arkansas Businesses|url=https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-razorback-jake-bequette-launches-relief-fund-for-arkansas-businesses/|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=AMP|language=en-US|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629165143/https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-razorback-jake-bequette-launches-relief-fund-for-arkansas-businesses/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 Party (United States)|Republican]] primary for the [[2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas|2022 election]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Former NFL player, Iraq war veteran Jake Bequette challenges Arkansas Sen. Boozman|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-nfl-player-iraq-war-veteran-bequette-challenges-arkansas-sen-boozman|access-date=July 12, 2021|agency=Fox News|date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421192454/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-nfl-player-iraq-war-veteran-bequette-challenges-arkansas-sen-boozman|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 12, 2021|title=Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas|url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-football-government-and-politics-arkansas-nfl-36e74ea2cbca6f7d1d201123744495a2|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=AP NEWS|language=en|archive-date=July 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714070256/https://apnews.com/article/sports-football-government-and-politics-arkansas-nfl-36e74ea2cbca6f7d1d201123744495a2|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 24, 2022, Boozman ultimately won with 58% of the vote to Bequette’s 20%, easily avoiding a runoff.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-john-boozman-clinches-republican-nomination-in-arkansas|access-date=May 31, 2022|agency=PBS|date=May 24, 2022|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531023721/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-john-boozman-clinches-republican-nomination-in-arkansas|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 14:17, 26 September 2023
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Position: | Defensive end | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | February 21, 1989||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Little Rock (AR) Catholic | ||
College: | Arkansas | ||
NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90 | ||
Career history | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics | |||
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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]
Amateur career
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Bequette%2C_UF_at_UA%2C_2008.jpg/220px-Bequette%2C_UF_at_UA%2C_2008.jpg)
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
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
274 lb (124 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.75 s | 1.66 s | 2.70 s | 4.07 s | 6.90 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) | ||
All values from NFL Combine[9][10] |
Bequette was selected in the third round by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13][14] Bequette was waived by the Patriots and subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers on August 28, 2015.[15] He was released with an injury settlement on September 4, 2015, and became a free agent.[16]
Post-NFL 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.[17]
In January 2021, he launched The Arkansas Fund,[18] 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.[19][20] On May 24, 2022, Boozman ultimately won with 58% of the vote to Bequette’s 20%, easily avoiding a runoff.[21]
References
- ^ "Jake Bequette - Arkansas, DE : 2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Former NFL player Jake Bequette launches bid for Senate seat in Arkansas". TheGuardian.com. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ "NFL 100 Player Pylons". Centennial Plaza. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022. A search of Bequette returns "George J. Bequette III".
- ^ "George Jules Bequette Sr". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 14, 2011. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Demirel, Evin (July 19, 2011). "Family lineman". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Southeastern Conference". Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Jake Bequette". University of Arkansas. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Kevin (January 4, 2012). "Bequette family has long Razorback history". Fox 16 KLRT. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Jake Bequette Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Bequette, Combine Results, DE, Arkansas". nflcombineresults.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Report: Pats cut DE Jake Bequette, LB Steve Beauharnais, DT Jerel Worthy". weei.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ "New England Patriots DE Jake Bequette adding TE work to his repertoire". ESPN.com. May 29, 2015. Archived from the original on January 6, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "New England Patriots Mailbag -- Back to Deflategate and Tom Brady's appeal to NFL". ESPN.com. June 16, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Patriots place TE Jake Bequette on Injured Reserve". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Patriots reach injury settlement with Jake Bequette". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Howe, Jeff. "From Patriot to patriot: Former defensive end Jake Bequette thriving in 101st Airborne". The Athletic. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Hale, Tyler (February 13, 2021). "Former Razorback Jake Bequette Launches Relief Fund for Arkansas Businesses". AMP. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Former NFL player, Iraq war veteran Jake Bequette challenges Arkansas Sen. Boozman". Fox News. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas". AP NEWS. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas". PBS. May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
External links
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- "Arkansas Razorbacks bio". Archived from the original on June 12, 2012.
- "NFL draft profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- "Jake Bequette Stats, News and Video - DE". NFL.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- Buchmasser, Bernd (November 11, 2019). "Former Patriots defender Jake Bequette is finding success and happiness in his new career". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- "The Arkansas Fund | By Arkansans. For Arkansans". The Arkansas Fund. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- 1989 births
- American football defensive ends
- Arkansas Razorbacks football players
- Arkansas Republicans
- Living people
- New England Patriots players
- Players of American football from Little Rock, Arkansas
- United States Army officers
- United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
- Candidates in the 2022 United States Senate elections