General Manager Steve Kazor has struck again. The Michigan Panthers have signed Akeem Dent, another one of their UFL College Draft picks from 2024.
Another draftee signed! The @USFLPanthers have signed their ’24 7th Rd pick, S Akeem Dent.
Dent comes to Michigan with over 50 CFB games played, including 40 starts. He had been with the Chargers this offseason.
Welcome to Michigan, Akeem!#UFL #LetsHunt #NoleFamily pic.twitter.com/gsZMIiUfsY
— Panthers Shadow (@UFLShadow) October 14, 2024
Akeem Dent is an intriguing prospect out of Florida State. He played in all 13 games on defense as a freshman in 2019, making five starts that season. Dent had 35 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s, and an impressive seven PBU’s.
Akeem Dent’s late game interception @FSUFootball#GoNoles🏹@DoItAllDent103 pic.twitter.com/dFAU75VLV8
— Evan Foster (@EvanNoles) November 21, 2021
While 2020 was a shortened campaign due to COVID-19, 2021 saw more action for Akeem. He recorded 44 tackles, an interception, and four PBU’s in eight starts (10 games played). 2022 was another step in the right direction for Akeem, as he compiled 53 tackles and four PBU’s, making 12 starts in 13 games played.
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In his senior season in 2023, Akeem Dent started in 10 of 11 matchups. He posted 44 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, and a PBU. Dent is the all time leader at Florida State in PBU’s, with 15 to his name.
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This led to an NFL opportunity for Akeem, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an UDFA. He had seven tackles this past preseason, but was let go during roster cuts to 53. Dent saw a couple of workouts with other teams, but remained…