The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Yurik Bethune.
Yurik Bethune
#49
Defensive lineman
College: Alabama A&M
Height: 6.04
Weight: 233
Born: Apr. 5, 1997
Birthplace: Mobile, AL
American
Bethune first signed with the Stampeders in June and he was released at the conclusion of training camp. He spent a month on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ practice roster in 2019. Bethune signed with the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in April of 2019.
Collegiately, Bethune played four seasons at Alabama A&M. In 38 games with the Bulldogs, he 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 Alabama A&M with 50 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss as he was named first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference
