Akeem Dent

Akeem Dent
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Dent with the Houston Texans in 2016
Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-09-24) September 24, 1987
Atlanta, Georgia
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school: Douglass (Atlanta, Georgia)
College: Georgia
NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 203
Sacks: 2.5
Forced fumbles: 2
Fumble recoveries: 0
Interceptions: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Akeem Dent (born September 24, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Dent was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (91st pick overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was signed by the team on July 28.[1] Dent was selected to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team.[2]

Houston Texans

On June 18, 2014, Dent was traded to the Houston Texans for quarterback T. J. Yates.[3]

Dent signed a two-year contract to stay with the Texans on March 24, 2015.[4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 28, 2017, Dent signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, only to be released on September 1.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (July 28, 2011). "Falcons sign third round pick Akeem Dent". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  2. ↑ "{title}". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  3. ↑ "Falcons acquire QB Yates from Texans". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ Mensio, Nick (March 24, 2015). "Texans re-sign inside linebacker Akeem Dent to two-year deal". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 28, 2017). "Jaguars sign Akeem Dent". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  6. ↑ Oehser, John (September 1, 2017). "Roster at 75: Notable names among transactions". Jaguars.com.
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