Robert Kent (born October 6, 1980) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the Jackson State Tigers. He has been a member of the

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, Birmingham/Alabama Steeldogs,

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, Abilene Ruff Riders, Houston Stallions,

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, St. Louis Attack,

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, Dallas Marshals,

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, Massachusetts Pirates,

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, and San Antonio Gunslingers. He also was the head coach of the Duke City Gladiators in the

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(IFL) for part of the 2021 season.

Early life

Kent played

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for the Gentry High School Rams of

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. He earned All-State honors as a senior, throwing for 2,883 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also lettered in track, basketball and tennis.

College career

Kent was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Jackson State Tigers of

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. In 45 games, he completed 825 of 1539 passes for 11,797 yards, 104 touchdowns and 58 interceptions, averaging 262.16 yards per game. His 11,797 yards passing ranked fourth in NCAA Division I-AA history. Kent was a finalist for the Conerly Trophy in 2002. He participated in the final

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in 2003.

Professional career

Kent was rated the 18th best quarterback in the

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by NFLDraftScout.com.

Tennessee Titans

Kent signed with the

of the

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(NFL) on April 26, 2004 after going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft. He was released by the Titans on August 29, 2004.

Montreal Alouettes

Kent signed with the

of the

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(CFL) in January 2005. He was released by the Alouettes on June 17, 2005.

Birmingham/Alabama Steeldogs

Kent played for the Birmingham/Alabama Steeldogs of the

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from 2006 to 2007. He completed 44 of 88 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns in three games for the Steeldogs in 2007. He also rushed for 65 yards and three touchdowns.

Lubbock Renegades (first stint)

Kent was traded to the

in April 2007. He completed 240 of 427 pass attempts for 3,535 yards, 81 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also rushed for 11 touchdowns on 174 yards.

Toronto Argonauts

Kent signed with the

of the

(CFL) on August 6, 2007. He was released by the Argonauts on August 30, 2007.

Lubbock Renegades (second stint)

Kent played for the Lubbock Renegades during the 2008 af2 season. He helped the team to its first playoff berth while completing 274-of-505 passes for 4,100 yards, 86 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He was also the team’s second leading rusher with 189 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz

Kent signed with the

in October 2008 and played for them during the

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Abilene Ruff Riders

Kent signed with the Abilene Ruff Riders of the

in April 2010.

Houston Stallions

Kent played for the Houston Stallions from 2011 to 2012. He recorded a 19–1 record while starting for the Stallions.

Corpus Christi Fury (first stint)

Kent signed with the

of the

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in February 2013. He helped the Fury advance to the Ultimate Indoor Football League championship game in the team’s inaugural season. He also led the Ultimate Indoor Football League in passing and led the Fury in rushing during the 2013 season.

San Antonio Talons

Kent signed with the

on July 25, 2013. He started one game for the Talons during the 2013 season.

Corpus Christi Fury (second stint)

Kent re-signed with the Fury and played for the team during the 2014 UIFL season.

St. Louis Attack

Kent also played for the St. Louis Attack of

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during the 2014 season. The Attack finished the regular season undefeated and lost to the Florida Marine Raiders in X-Bowl I.

Texas Revolution (first stint)

Kent signed with the

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(CIF) in 2014 and played for the team during the CIF's inaugural season in 2015. He was named the 2016 CIF MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. He was released on March 23, 2017.

Dallas Marshals

On March 23, 2017, Kent signed with the Dallas Marshals of

(CIF).

Monterrey Steel

On June 3, 2017, Kent signed with the

of the

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(NAL).

Massachusetts Pirates

On April 19, 2018, Kent signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the

(NAL).

Richmond Roughriders

Kent later signed with the

of the

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(AAL) in 2018.

Texas Revolution (second stint)

Kent signed with the Texas Revolution of the CIF to start the 2019 season.

Duke City Gladiators

Kent signed with the

(CIF) for the rest of the 2019 season.

North Texas Bulls (first stint)

Kent signed with the

of the

(AAL) for the 2021 season.

San Antonio Gunslingers

On April 27, 2022, Kent signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the

(NAL).

North Texas Bulls (second stint)

On September 22, 2023, Kent signed with the

, who were now part of the

(NAL). However on February 16, 2024, The Bulls' membership to the NAL was revoked, thus making Kent a free agent.

Personal life

Kent was the

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for

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in The Game Plan.

References

External links

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