Jake Bequette, a former NFL defensive end who appeared in eight games with the New England Patriots during the 2012 and 2013 seasons, is looking to tackle a career in politics.
The 32-year-old announced Monday he’s running for the United States Senate, with an eye toward securing the seat currently occupied by Arkansas Sen. John Boozman.
Bequette joined the United States Army in 2015 — after a football career that saw him land a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots — and now has his sights set on Washington as a self-proclaimed “God-fearing Christian Conservative who is 100 percent pro-life and pro-police.