Robert Longerbeam

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Robert Longerbeam
No. 37 – Baltimore Ravens
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-18) January 18, 2001 (age 24)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: T. C. Williams (Alexandria)
College: Rutgers (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 6th round, 212th pick
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Longerbeam attended T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he ran track in addition to playing football. [1] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [2]

College career

During Longerbeam's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he appeared in 18 total games, notching 30 tackles, ten pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. [3] In 2022, he tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts. [4] In week 7 of the 2023 season, Longerbeam notched four tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in a win over Michigan State. [5] He started every game for the Scarlet Knights that season, totaling 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception. [6] [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)
175 lb
(79 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
8+12 in
(0.22 m)
4.39 s1.50 s2.59 s4.25 s6.76 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
11 ft 2 in
(3.40 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Longerbeam was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 212th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. [10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2025, after suffering a knee injury in training camp. [11]

References

  1. Lanni, Patrick (August 6, 2024). "Rutgers' fastest football player? That may be the son of a track coach who sparked the debate". NJ.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. Hunt, Todderick (December 11, 2019). "Rutgers flips 3-star speedster Rob Longerbeam from Temple for 2nd pledge of the day". NJ.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. "Robert Longerbeam College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, and Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. Tsakonas, Chris (August 14, 2023). "Robert Longerbeam brings veteran experience to Rutgers defense". 247Sports. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. Dyer, Kristian (October 14, 2023). "Watch: Robert Longerbean creates a fumble then recovers it for Rutgers". Rutgers Wire. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. Lanni, Patrick (December 19, 2023). "Rutgers cornerback returning for final year after best season yet". NJ.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. Iseman, Chris (May 2, 2024). "Rutgers football: How Greg Schiano kept Robert Longerbeam from leaving". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Robert Longerbeam Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  9. "Robert Longerbeam College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  10. Eck, Kevin (April 30, 2025). "Late for Work: Pundits Are Raving About Ravens' Sixth-Round Cornerback". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  11. Brown, Clifton (August 10, 2025). "Ravens Place Sixth-Round Pick Robert Longerbeam on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved August 11, 2025.