Akeem Dent (born September 24, 1987) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. He played

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for the

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. He also played for the

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Dent was selected by the

in the third round (91st pick overall) of the

. He was signed by the team on July 28. Dent was selected to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team.

Houston Texans

On June 18, 2014, Dent was traded to the

for quarterback

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 28, 2017, Dent signed with the

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, only to be released on September 1.

NFL career statistics

Coaching career

Houston Texans

On February 5, 2019, Dent was hired as a defensive assistant for the

of the

(NFL).

Green Bay Packers

On May 11, 2022, Dent was announced as a member of the

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Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.

References

External links

Georgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dent, Akeem 1987 births Living people American football linebackers Atlanta Falcons players Georgia Bulldogs football players Houston Texans coaches Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Jacksonville Jaguars players Players of American football from Atlanta Green Bay Packers coaches Coaches of American football from Georgia (U.S. state)