Akeem Dent

Akeem Dent (born September 24, 1987) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the outside linebackers coach for Elon of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). He played as 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.

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. Dent was selected to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team.

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

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 Jacksonville Jaguars, only to be released on September 1.

NFL career statistics Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sack PD Int FF FR 2011 ATL 16 0 20 13 7 0.0 0 0 1 0 2012 ATL 16 13 65 42 23 0.0 2 0 0 0 2013 ATL 15 7 51 26 25 1.5 1 0 0 0 2014 HOU 15 7 38 25 13 1.0 0 0 0 0 2015 HOU 12 2 18 15 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 2016 HOU 16 3 11 9 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 Career 90 32 203 130 73 2.5 3 0 1 0

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).

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

Elon On July 15, 2024, Dent was hired as the assistant defensive line coach at the Elon University under head coach Tony Trisciani.