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Dwight Bentley # prospect in 2012 NFL Draft.

Dwight Bentley NFL Draft Bio

Dwight "Bill" Bentley (born May 16, 1989) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the third round, 85th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football for Louisiana-Lafayette.

Bentley attended Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Florida, where he was teammates with Pernell McPhee and Janoris Jenkins. During his senior year, he led all defensive backs with 25 tackles, and also had 6 interceptions. Was named to All-Area First Team and All-State Second Team. He helped Pahokee win three Florida Class 2A state championships. He did not receive any college football offers his senior year.

In 2007, he played a season at Dodge City Community College. He did not play that season, garnering himself a redshirt.

Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, his only scholarship offer came from Louisiana-Lafayette, which he accepted.

In 2008, as a redshirt freshman, he played in 12 games, starting first 10 at cornerback. In 2009, he played in 12 games, starting in 11 of them. He led all defensive backs on his team with 58 tackles and had three interceptions. He was named All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention for his performance that year. As a junior in 2010, he started in 11 games, missing one game due to an ankle injury. He recorded 58 tackles, including 3 for loss and one interception. In his senior season in 2011, he recorded 71 tackles, a new career high, including five for loss, and also had three interceptions. He was named to the second team All-Sun Belt.

Draft Year: 2012 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Dwight Bentley

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Dwight Bentley	Cornerback	5 ft 10 in	176 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
3	85	Detroit Lions	Louisiana-Lafayette	Miami, Florida

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