Dwight
Bentley.
Dwight
Bentley.
Louisiana–Lafayette· 5'10"· 182 lb· 4.42s 40
The Detroit Lions primarily employ a Cover 2/Cover 3 defensive scheme, emphasizing zone coverage and strong run support from defensive backs.
Initially, Bentley projects as a depth cornerback and special teams contributor, with a ceiling to develop into a starting boundary cornerback capable of playing extensive zone coverage.
He would struggle significantly in a pure man-press scheme that consistently asks corners to mirror receivers without safety help over the top due to his average change of direction.
Bentley's athleticism and aggressive play style align well with a zone-heavy defensive philosophy, offering potential across multiple coverage alignments.
Selected #85 overall in Round 3 of the 2012 NFL Draft by Detroit Lions out of Louisiana–Lafayette.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.42sp50
- Vertical
- 31.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 114inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.99sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.50sp50
- Bench
- 13repp50
No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.
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Dwight Bentley played cornerback for the Detroit Lions for three seasons. He was a depth player and special teams contributor.
Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.