Kevin Bentley

Total tackles:	421
Sacks:	1.0
Forced fumbles:	2
Fumble recoveries:	5
Interceptions:	2

Kevin Bentley
	Bentley with the Texans in 2010
No. 57
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	December 29, 1979 (age 44); North Hills, California, U.S.
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
	Cleveland Browns (2002–2004); Seattle Seahawks (2005–2007); Houston Texans (2008–2010); San Diego Chargers (2011)*; Jacksonville Jaguars (2011); Indianapolis Colts (2011);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1999, 2001);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	421
Sacks:	1.0
Forced fumbles:	2
Fumble recoveries:	5
Interceptions:	2
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated June 21, 2024

Kevin Kinte Bentley (born December 29, 1979) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.^[1] He played college football at Northwestern. Bentley 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.

College career

In 2000 Bentley and Northwestern won a share for the Big Ten champion with Michigan and Purdue. Bentley helped lead Northwestern to their first bowl game since the 1997 Florida Citrus Bowl. They went on to face off against Nebraska in the 2000 Alamo Bowl, though they ended up losing by a score of 66–17.

College statistics

Northwestern Wildcats
Season	GP	Def Int						Fumbles
Season	GP	Int	Yds	Avg	TD	PD	FR	Yds	TD	FF
1999	11	2	40	20.0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	12	1	19	19.0	0	0	0	50	1	0
2001	11	0	0	0	0	0	1	45	0	0
Career	34	3	59	19.7	1	0	1	95	1	0

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Bentley was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round, with the 101st overall pick, of the 2002 NFL Draft.^[3] He officially signed with the team on July 16, 2002. He became a free agent after the 2004 season.^[4]

Seattle Seahawks

Bentley signed a contract with Seattle Seahawks in the 2005 season. He helped lead the Seahawks to the NFC Championship Game and beat the Carolina Panthers by a score of 34–14. They would face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL, though they would fall short by a score of 21–10. He became a free agent after the 2007 season.^[4]

Houston Texans

Bentley signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans on March 2, 2008.^[5] He became a free agent on July 26, 2011.^[4]

San Diego Chargers

On August 24, 2011, Bentley signed with the San Diego Chargers. He was released during final cuts.^[6]

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Bentley on November 22, 2011. He was released on December 5.^[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 6, 2011, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.^[6]

Bentley retired after the 2011 season.^[6]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	CLE	12	0	39	24	15	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0
2003	CLE	16	14	96	60	36	0.0	1	1	25	0	25	2	0	0	0	0
2004	CLE	16	3	63	44	19	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2005	SEA	15	3	33	28	5	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2006	SEA	14	0	27	19	8	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	0	0
2007	SEA	14	2	27	21	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	HOU	16	7	57	38	19	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
2009	HOU	16	0	21	10	11	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	HOU	13	8	55	35	20	0.0	3	1	18	0	18	1	0	1	8	0
2011	JAX	1	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	IND	3	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		136	37	421	280	141	1.0	13	2	43	0	25	9	2	5	8	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	CLE	1	0	4	4	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	SEA	3	0	3	2	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	SEA	2	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	SEA	2	0	4	4	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		8	0	12	11	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Bentley earned his MBA from Rice University in 2015, and is currently a Cert-III level snowboard coach with Team Summit Colorado.^[7] He is currently on the MGA TOUR with the ATLMGA chapter. His alias is "Smart Stick" or #KBCLOSE

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References

↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
↑ "Kevin Bentley". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
1 2 3 "Kevin Bentley NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
↑ "Kevin Bentley Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
1 2 3 4 "Kevin Bentley Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
↑ "Houston Texans linebacker Kevin Bentley will teach you how to butter your muffin". ESPN.com. September 24, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

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[1] "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.

[2] "Kevin Bentley". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

[3] "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.

[transactions-4] 1 2 3 "Kevin Bentley NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.

[5] "Kevin Bentley Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

[:0-6] 1 2 3 4 "Kevin Bentley Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

[7] "Houston Texans linebacker Kevin Bentley will teach you how to butter your muffin". ESPN.com. September 24, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

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