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Akeem Dent | Linebacker

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/27/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 239
College: Georgia
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Falcons MLB Akeem Dent was promoted to a full-time player in Week 6 against the Raiders.
Dent opened the season as an early-down thumper, or essentially a situational run defender. He was used in the nickel package too against Oakland, and racked up eight tackles while playing every one of Atlanta's 73 defensive snaps. ESPN's Pat Yasinskas suspects Dent was only used as an every-down linebacker because SLB Stephen Nicholas was injured and played strictly special teams. Mon, Oct 15, 2012 03:43:00 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons MLB Akeem Dent (concussion) has been medically cleared for contact.

He'll resume practicing in team drills immediately and play in Atlanta's third preseason game. Concussed in the exhibition opener, Dent remains on track to start at middle linebacker in Week 1. The fact that Dent will leave the field on virtually every passing down means he's more of an LB3 in IDP leagues.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 12:20:00 PM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons MLB Akeem Dent left Thursday's preseason opener with a concussion.

The concussion may be a bit of a relief, as it initially appeared that Dent was forced from the game due to a more serious knee injury. The Falcons' new starter in the middle will have to pass the customary battery of tests to return to the field next week.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 08:48:00 PM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Akeem Dent has emerged as the favorite to start at middle linebacker for the Falcons following Lofa Tatupu's pectoral injury.

ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas suggests that the Falcons' coaching staff had wanted Dent to claim the job all along. He's now going to get it, "ready or not." Dent is expected to be a two-down player, coming off the field in nickel packages. He may still push for 90 tackles, but will lose big-play potential.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 06:05:00 PM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Middle linebackers Akeem Dent and Lofa Tatupu are alternating with the first-team defense during minicamp.

Curtis Lofton is now in New Orleans, leaving the early-down middle 'backer gig wide open. Tatupu might have the edge due to more experience, but he's been slowed by knee issues of late. Either way, there's not much IDP upside here.
Related: Lofa Tatupu
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thu, Jun 21, 2012 10:52:00 AM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Coach Mike Smith confirmed that 2011 third-round pick Akeem Dent will battle newly-signed Lofa Tatupu for the starting middle linebacker job.

Smith labeled the competition "wide open." While Dent has the fresher legs, Smith indicated that Tatupu's workout for the Falcons was "really strong," with good change-of-direction ability. The winner will likely be limited to early downs.
Related: Lofa Tatupu
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 09:16:00 AM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons agreed to terms with No. 91 overall pick LB Akeem Dent on a four-year contract.

With Stephen Nicholas and Mike Peterson re-signed, Dent will begin his career as a core special teamer and reserve at all three linebacker spots. He profiles as a two-down thumper long term.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 05:29:00 PM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons third-round rookie Akeem Dent is expected to focus on playing the strong side in his first season.

Dent, the 91st pick in the draft, could potentially even start at "SAM" backer should Stephen Nicholas and/or Mike Peterson leave in free agency. (This assumes Sean Weatherspoon would start at weak side.) Dent played the strong side for most of his college career before starting in the middle as a senior at Georgia. He's a two-down thumper, run-stopping linebacker.
Source: FOX Sports
Tue, May 31, 2011 11:50:00 AM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff said that Akeem Dent will play all three linebacker positions.

Dent's primary role initially will be as a core special teamer. He'll also provide depth behind highly productive MLB Curtis Lofton. "Obviously, that's a position that takes a lot of pounding," Dimitroff said. "Curtis Lofton works through a lot and plays through injuries." It was recently revealed that Lofton had dual knee surgeries after last season.
Related: Curtis Lofton
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon, May 2, 2011 09:20:00 AM
Akeem Dent - LB - Falcons

Falcons selected LB Akeem Dent with the No. 91 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

Dent has some character and medical concerns, but he ranked second in the SEC in tackles last season and is an undersized thumper at 6'1/239. He also forced a pair of fumbles and recovered two more as a senior. Dent played inside linebacker and the middle in Georgia's hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense. The Falcons probably project him to the outside, but he isn't going to be an every-down player. He might be ticketed for special teams initially.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 10:03:00 PM