Akeem Dent


Akeem Dent is an American professional football coach and former player who is the Outside Linebackers coach for Elon of the Coastal Athletic Association. He played professionally as a linebacker in the 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

Atlanta Falcons

Dent was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round 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.

Coaching career

Houston Texans

On February 5, 2019, Dent was hired as a defensive assistant for the Houston Texans of the National Football League.

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.