Robert Longerbeam

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Robert Longerbeam
Rutgers Scarlet Knights–No. 7
Position Cornerback
ClassSenior
Major Criminal Justice
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-18) January 18, 2001 (age 23) [1]
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career history
College
High school T. C. Williams (Alexandria, Virginia)

Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001) [1] is an American football cornerback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

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Early life and high school

Longerbeam attended T. C. Williams High School located in Alexandria, Virginia. Coming out of high school, Longerbeam was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [2] [3]

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. [4] [5] [6] In the 2022 season, Longerbeam tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts. [7] [8] In week seven of the 2023 season, Longerbeam had a career game, notching four tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in a win over Michigan State. [9] During the 2023 season, Longerbeam started every game for the Scarlet Knights where he totaled 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception. [10] [11]

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References

  1. 1 2 @RobLongerbeam7 (January 19, 2020). "I love you❤️ you have had my back for 19 years I can't wait until I can give you the world, I love you Mom🥺🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved July 17, 2024– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Fonseca, Brian (15 December 2019). "Rutgers commit Robert Longerbeam details official visit, meeting with Greg Schiano". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Hunt, Todderick (11 December 2019). "Rutgers flips 3-star speedster Rob Longerbeam from Temple for 2nd pledge of the day". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Robert Longerbeam College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, and Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  5. ↑ Lanni, Patrick (13 April 2024). "Rutgers' star running back, top cornerback shut down with injuries". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Lanni, Patrick (6 August 2024). "Rutgers' fastest football player? That may be the son of a track coach who sparked the debate". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Tsakonas, Chris. "Robert Longerbeam brings veteran experience to Rutgers defense". 247Sports. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Rutgers football: Robert Longerbeam looks to take next step". Asbury Park Press. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Dyer, Kristian (14 October 2023). "Watch: Robert Longerbean creates a fumble then recovers it for Rutgers". Rutgers Wire. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Lanni, Patrick (19 December 2023). "Rutgers cornerback returning for final year after best season yet". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  11. ↑ Iseman, Chris (2 May 2024). "Rutgers football: How Greg Schiano kept Robert Longerbeam from leaving". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
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