Justin Bethel

Justin Bethel came into the league as a 6th-round selection (177th overall) in 2012, drafted out of Presbyterian College. His most recent season came in 2023 with MIA, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 44.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 42nd percentile.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Presbyterian College

Draft

Rd 6, 177th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2023

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

46.1

46th percentile among DEFs

10 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.51

Pass rush×0.3-0.67

Ball skills×0.25+0.98

Run defense×0.2-0.75

Availability×0.1+0.03

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2023	MIA	44.7	10
2022	MIA	46.1	10
2021	NE	43.4	7
2020	NE	36.5	11
2019	NE	35.7	11
2018	ATL	34.5	8
2017	ARI	51.4	16
2016	ARI	65.8	12
2015	ARI	62.7	14
2014	ARI	39.8	14
2013	ARI	37.6	14
2012	ARI	35.3	10

Career profile

Justin Bethel has appeared in 137 regular-season games across 12 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: ARI (2012–2017), ATL (2018), NE (2019–2021), MIA (2022–2023).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 65.8, in the 85th percentile among DEFs that year.

2022 splits

regular season

2022 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	NE	—	40.6
Week 6	MIN	—	49
Week 7	PIT	—	69.7
Week 8	DET	—	39.5
Week 9	CHI	—	40
Week 10	CLE	—	59
Week 12	HOU	—	40.1
Week 15	BUF	—	40.5
Week 16	GB	—	41.4
Week 18	NYJ	—	39.6

Justin Bethel — common questions

What position does Justin Bethel play?: Justin Bethel is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Justin Bethel played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Bethel has played for ARI (2012–2017), ATL (2018), NE (2019–2021), MIA (2022–2023).
Where did Justin Bethel go to college?: Justin Bethel played college football at Presbyterian College.
When was Justin Bethel drafted?: Justin Bethel was selected in round 6, 177th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Bethel scored?: Justin Bethel has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Justin Bethel's ScoutIndex Rating?: Justin Bethel rated 44.7 for 2023, the 42nd percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Tua TagovailoaQB · 2023
Tyreek HillWR · 2023
Raheem MostertRB · 2023
Jaylen WaddleWR · 2023
De'Von AchaneRB · 2023
Durham SmytheTE · 2023
Cedrick Wilson Jr.WR · 2023
Jeff WilsonRB · 2023

Drafted in round 6, 2012

Greg ZuerleinK · pick 171
Jeremy LaneCB · pick 172
Alfred MorrisRB · pick 173
Keith TandyDB · pick 174
Blair WalshK · pick 175
Mike HarrisDB · pick 176
Mark AsperG · pick 178
Andrew TillerG · pick 179

Also from Presbyterian College

Lee WilliamsonQB · 1994–1995
Lawrence JacksonG · 1987–1987
Charles HuffDB · 1987–1987
Jimmie TurnerLB · 1984–1984