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34   Jeb Bent
Jeb Bent

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Miami, Fla.

High School:
Jackson

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 221

Position:
LB

Birthdate:
12/29/1985


Moved into the linebacker rotation in 2006, appearing in five games, starting two...looks to break into the starting lineup in 2007...gained valuable experience as a sophomore for the Rams, playing both at linebacker and on special teams...helped the Rams recover from the loss of all three starting linebackers from 2004...appeared with the varsity as a freshman, playing in three games.

2006: Appeared in five games at linebacker, starting two...finished the season with 14 total tackles, three solo, including two for a loss of three yards and one sack...made season-high six stops at Columbia, including one solo and a sack...made four assisted tackles at Albany, including one for a loss...recorded two tackles in both the Duquesne and Holy Cross games.

2005: Appeared in eight games as a sophomore, playing both at linebacker and on special teams...finished the year with three total tackles...notched a solo stop at Rhode Island, at Duquesne and at Lafayette. 2004: Appeared in the final three games of the year for the Rams.

Before Fordham: A graduate of Miami Jackson High School in Miami, Florida...a four-year member of the football squad...a Pre-Season Prep-Star All-American nominee...won the outstanding linebacker award...served as a team captain...recorded 95 total tackles and two sacks as a senior...also returned a fumble 98 yards for a touchdown...named to National Honor Roll...voted Most Intellectual in school.

Personal: Born December 29, 1985...son of Evgeline and Jacques Bent...has two older brothers and an older sister...majoring in Urban Studies.