American football player (born 2001)
Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001)[ 1] is an American football cornerback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights .
Early life and high school
Longerbeam attended T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia , where he ran track in addition to playing football.[ 2] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights .[ 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] In 2022, he tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts.[ 5] In week 7 of the 2023 season, Longerbeam notched four tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in a win over Michigan State .[ 6] He started every game for the Scarlet Knights that season, totaling 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception.[ 7] [ 8]
References
^ a b @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 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Robert Longerbeam College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, and Splits" . Sports Reference . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Tsakonas, Chris. "Robert Longerbeam brings veteran experience to Rutgers defense" . 247Sports . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Dyer, Kristian (14 October 2023). "Watch: Robert Longerbean creates a fumble then recovers it for Rutgers" . Rutgers Wire . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Lanni, Patrick (19 December 2023). "Rutgers cornerback returning for final year after best season yet" . NJ.com . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ 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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