Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the

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Early life

Longerbeam attended T. C. Williams High School in

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, where he ran track in addition to playing football. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play

for the

College career

During Longerbeam's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he appeared in 18 total games, notching 30 tackles, ten pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. In 2022, he tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts. In week 7 of the 2023 season, Longerbeam notched four tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in a win over

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. He started every game for the Scarlet Knights that season, totaling 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception.

Professional career

Longerbeam was selected by the

with the 212th overall pick in the sixth round of the

References

External links

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Baltimore Ravens bioRutgers Scarlet Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Longerbeam, Robert 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Alexandria, Virginia American football cornerbacks American football wide receivers T. C. Williams High School alumni Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players Baltimore Ravens players