Stampeders Sign Yurik Bethune
Published on June 29, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Yurik Bethune.
The former Alabama A&M Bulldog spent time with the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons in 2019 and that year was also on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' practice roster for one month.
Yurik Bethune
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Defensive lineman
College: Alabama A&M
Height: 6.04
Weight: 210
Born: Apr. 5, 1997
Birthplace: Mobile, AL
American
In 38 games over four seasons (2015-18) at Alabama A&M, Bethune registered 153 tackles including 33.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, three pass breakups and one interception. As a senior, he lead the Bulldogs with 50 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss as he was named first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference.
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