McLeod Bethel-Thompson


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Position: QB
Jersey #: 5
Date of Birth: July 3, 1988
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 230 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2011 by
First Team: MIN (2012)
Last Team: SF (2013)

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Career Summary

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is a quarterback who played at Sacramento State and in the NFL and CFL.

Bethel-Thompson entered the NFL with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He later became a Grey Cup champion and continued his professional career in the CFL.

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Early Life

Bethel-Thompson is from San Francisco, California.

San Francisco listed Bethel-Thompson as a native of San Francisco.

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High School

Bethel-Thompson attended Balboa High School in San Francisco.

At Balboa, he earned first-team All-City, player-of-the-year and All-Metro honors after passing for 2,100 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior.

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College Career

Bethel-Thompson played three seasons at Sacramento State after transferring from UCLA.

Across his college career, Bethel-Thompson appeared in 24 games, completing 136 of 252 passes for 1,615 yards and eight touchdowns. He also scored two rushing touchdowns.

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Path to the NFL

San Francisco signed Bethel-Thompson as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

The 49ers announced Bethel-Thompson's signing in July 2011.

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NFL Career

Bethel-Thompson spent time with San Francisco, Miami, Minnesota, and New England organizations.

The 49ers reported that after first signing with San Francisco, Bethel-Thompson spent time with Miami and Minnesota before returning to San Francisco in 2013. He later spent portions of 2014 with New England, Minnesota, and Miami practice squads.

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Career Accomplishments

Bethel-Thompson won a Grey Cup championship.

Sacramento State identified Bethel-Thompson as fresh off a Grey Cup championship when he served as the program's honorary captain in 2022.

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Playing Style

Bethel-Thompson played quarterback.

San Francisco listed Bethel-Thompson as a 6-foot-3, 230-pound quarterback.

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Legacy

Bethel-Thompson is included on Sacramento State's all-time football roster.

Sacramento State lists Bethel-Thompson on its all-time football roster for 2008 through 2010.

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Post-Career

Bethel-Thompson ranked among CFL passing leaders in 2024.

Sacramento State reported that Bethel-Thompson ranked second in the CFL with 24 passing touchdowns and fifth with 3,748 passing yards in 2024.

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