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Akeem Dent

American football player and coach (born 1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Akeem Dent
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Akeem Dent (born September 24, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He also played for the Houston Texans.

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Professional career

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Atlanta Falcons

Dent was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (91st pick overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.[3] He was signed by the team on July 28.[4] Dent was selected to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team.[5]

Houston Texans

On June 18, 2014, Dent was traded to the Houston Texans for quarterback T. J. Yates.[6]

Dent signed a two-year contract to stay with the Texans on March 24, 2015.[7]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 28, 2017, Dent signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, only to be released on September 1.[8][9]

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Coaching career

Houston Texans

On February 5, 2019, Dent was hired as a defensive assistant for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).[11]

Green Bay Packers

On May 11, 2022, Dent was announced as a member of the Green Bay Packers Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.

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