Kevin Kinte Bentley (born December 29, 1979) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern. Kevin went to high school at Montclair Prep in Van Nuys where he spent three years under the coaching of George Ginnanni and defensive coordinator John Greaves.
![]() Bentley with the Texans in 2010. | |||||||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | (1979-12-29) December 29, 1979 (age 42) North Hills, California | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Van Nuys (CA) Montclair | ||||||
College: | Northwestern | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com | |||||||
Bentley has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, San Diego Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars.[1]
Bentley signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans on March 2, 2008.[2]
On August 24, 2011, Bentley signed with the San Diego Chargers. He was released during final cuts.[3]
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Bentley on November 22, 2011. He was released on December 5.[3]
On December 6, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[3]
Kevin retired after the 2011 season.[3]
Bentley earned his MBA from Rice University in 2015, and is currently a Cert-III level snowboard coach with Team Summit Colorado.[4]
Cleveland Browns 2002 NFL draft selections | |
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