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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]])
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]])
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2011 All-SEC football team|2011]])
* [[Cotton Bowl Classic|Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP]] ([[2012 Cotton Bowl Classic|2012]])
* [[2011 All-SEC football team|First Team All-SEC honors]] (2011)
* Second-team All-SEC ([[2010 All-SEC football team|2010]])
* Capital One Academic All-American (2011)
* Freshman All-SEC (2008)
* [[2010 All-SEC football team|Second Team All-SEC honors]] (2010)
* All-Freshman-SEC honors (2008)
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'''Jake Bequette''' (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 [[New England Patriots|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=68591&draftyear=2012&genpos=DE|title=Jake Bequette&nbsp;-&nbsp;Arkansas,&nbsp;DE&nbsp;:&nbsp;2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref> He is a candidate for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nomination in the [[2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/12/jake-bequette-senate-arkansas-new-england-patriots|title=Former NFL player Jake Bequette launches bid for Senate seat in Arkansas|website=[[TheGuardian.com]]|date=July 12, 2021}}</ref>
'''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 [[New England Patriots|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=68591&draftyear=2012&genpos=DE|title=Jake Bequette&nbsp;-&nbsp;Arkansas,&nbsp;DE&nbsp;:&nbsp;2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=May 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517095457/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=68591&draftyear=2012&genpos=DE|url-status=live}}</ref> He was an unsuccessful candidate for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nomination in the [[2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/12/jake-bequette-senate-arkansas-new-england-patriots|title=Former NFL player Jake Bequette launches bid for Senate seat in Arkansas|website=[[TheGuardian.com]]|date=July 12, 2021|access-date=April 19, 2022|archive-date=April 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419200926/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/12/jake-bequette-senate-arkansas-new-england-patriots|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Jake Bequette was born George Jules Bequette III in [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cantoncentennialplaza.com/playerpylons/|title=NFL 100 Player Pylons|publisher=Centennial Plaza|accessdate=May 23, 2022|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528113809/https://cantoncentennialplaza.com/playerpylons/|url-status=live}} A search of Bequette returns "George J. Bequette III".</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2011/mar/14/george-bequette-sr-herculaneum-ar-2011-03-14/|title=George Jules Bequette Sr.|work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|date=March 14, 2011|accessdate=May 23, 2022|archive-date=May 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524031220/https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2011/mar/14/george-bequette-sr-herculaneum-ar-2011-03-14/|url-status=live}}</ref> Bequette attended [[Catholic High School for Boys (Little Rock, Arkansas)|Catholic High School]] in Little Rock.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/jul/19/family-lineman/|title=Family lineman|work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|last=Demirel|first=Evin|date=July 19, 2011|accessdate=May 23, 2022|archive-date=May 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523213614/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/jul/19/family-lineman/|url-status=live}}</ref> After high school, Bequette attended the [[University of Arkansas]], where he played [[college football]] for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]] from 2007 to 2011. During his career, he started 42 of 48 games, recording 140 tackles and 23.5 [[quarterback sack|sacks]]. As a senior, he was a first-team All-[[Southeastern Conference]] selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/229915/2011-all-sec-football-team-announced.aspx|title=Southeastern Conference|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=November 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115190517/http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/229915/2011-all-sec-football-team-announced.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Bequette, UF at UA, 2008.jpg|left|thumb|Bequette (#91) shakes hands with [[Florida Gators]] players during his freshman season]]

Bequette attended [[Catholic High School for Boys (Little Rock, Arkansas)|Catholic High School]]<ref>https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/jul/19/family-lineman/</ref> and the [[University of Arkansas]], where he played [[college football]] for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]] from 2007 to 2011. During his career, he started 42 of 48 games, recording 140 tackles and 23.5 [[quarterback sack|sacks]]. As a senior, he was a first team All-[[Southeastern Conference]] selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/229915/2011-all-sec-football-team-announced.aspx|title=Southeastern Conference|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref>
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.&nbsp;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 and father both played for Arkansas, as did his uncle.{{cn|date = December 2021}}
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.&nbsp;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.<ref name="Arkansas football">{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104151409/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=1139004&DB_OEM_ID=6100|archivedate=November 4, 2012|title=Jake Bequette|url=http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=1139004&DB_OEM_ID=6100|publisher=University of Arkansas|accessdate=May 23, 2022|date=July 20, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Bequette family">{{cite web|url=https://www.fox16.com/sports/razorback-nation/bequette-family-has-long-razorback-history/|title=Bequette family has long Razorback history|publisher=Fox 16 KLRT|date=January 4, 2012|last=Kelly|first=Kevin|accessdate=May 23, 2022|archive-date=January 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115063031/https://www.fox16.com/sports/razorback-nation/bequette-family-has-long-razorback-history/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Bequette was selected in the third round by the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2012 NFL Draft]]. 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Report: Pats cut DE Jake Bequette, LB Steve Beauharnais, DT Jerel Worthy | work= weei.com | url=http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2014/08/30/report-pats-cut-de-jake-bequette-lb-steve-beauharnais-dt-jerel-worthy/ |access-date=August 30, 2014}}</ref> 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.
Bequette was selected in the third round by the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2012 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Report: Pats cut DE Jake Bequette, LB Steve Beauharnais, DT Jerel Worthy | work=weei.com | url=http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2014/08/30/report-pats-cut-de-jake-bequette-lb-steve-beauharnais-dt-jerel-worthy/ | access-date=August 30, 2014 | archive-date=September 3, 2014 | archive-url=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/ | url-status=live }}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4781839/patriots-de-jake-bequette-adding-te-work-to-his-repertoire|title=New England Patriots DE Jake Bequette adding TE work to his repertoire|work=ESPN.com|date=May 29, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/page/reissmailbagweek0616/new-england-patriots-mailbag-back-deflategate-tom-brady-appeal-nfl|title=New England Patriots Mailbag -- Back to Deflategate and Tom Brady's appeal to NFL|work=ESPN.com|date=June 16, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref> Bequette was waived by the Patriots and subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers on August 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/08/28/patriots-place-te-jake-bequette-injured-reserve|title=Patriots place TE Jake Bequette on Injured Reserve|work=New England Patriots|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref> He was released with an injury settlement on September 4, 2015, and became a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Article/Patriots-reach-injury-settlement-with-Jake-Bequette-39161086/|title=Patriots reach injury settlement with Jake Bequette|website=New England Patriots}}</ref>
Before the 2015 season, the Patriots switched Bequette from [[defensive end]] to [[tight end]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4781839/patriots-de-jake-bequette-adding-te-work-to-his-repertoire|title=New England Patriots DE Jake Bequette adding TE work to his repertoire|work=ESPN.com|date=May 29, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=January 6, 2016|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/page/reissmailbagweek0616/new-england-patriots-mailbag-back-deflategate-tom-brady-appeal-nfl|title=New England Patriots Mailbag -- Back to Deflategate and Tom Brady's appeal to NFL|work=ESPN.com|date=June 16, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}</ref> Bequette was waived by the Patriots and subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers on August 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/08/28/patriots-place-te-jake-bequette-injured-reserve|title=Patriots place TE Jake Bequette on Injured Reserve|work=New England Patriots|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113006/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/08/28/patriots-place-te-jake-bequette-injured-reserve|url-status=live}}</ref> He was released with an injury settlement on September 4, 2015, and became a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Article/Patriots-reach-injury-settlement-with-Jake-Bequette-39161086/|title=Patriots reach injury settlement with Jake Bequette|website=New England Patriots|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133535/https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Article/Patriots-reach-injury-settlement-with-Jake-Bequette-39161086/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Post NFL career==
==Post-NFL career==
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>


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}}</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}}</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}}</ref>
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>


==References==
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Jake Bequette
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Bequette at the 2011 Arkansas spring football game
No. 91, 92
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-21) February 21, 1989 (age 35)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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
Career NFL statistics
Games played:8

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
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
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)		 4.82 s 1.71 s 2.83 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

  1. ^ "Jake Bequette - Arkansas, DE : 2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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".
  4. ^ "George Jules Bequette Sr". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 14, 2011. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  5. ^ Demirel, Evin (July 19, 2011). "Family lineman". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Southeastern Conference". Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  7. ^ "Jake Bequette". University of Arkansas. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Jake Bequette Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  10. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Scout Jake Bequette College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Patriots place TE Jake Bequette on Injured Reserve". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  16. ^ "Patriots reach injury settlement with Jake Bequette". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas". PBS. May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.

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