JA'WHAUN
BENTLEY
#8 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
255 lbs
Experience
6
years
Debut
Sep 9, 2018
Born
Aug 24, 1996
(28 yrs)
Glenarden, Maryland
Hometown
Glenarden, Maryland
Drafted
Drafted by New England in 2018 (5/143).
College
Purdue
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 |
Released by the New England Patriots.
|
| 2025-01-06 |
Activated from injured reserve.
|
| 2024-09-25 |
Pectoral injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2023-06-29 |
Signed by the New England Patriots to a two-year contract extension.
|
| 2022-03-21 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New England Patriots to a two-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2018 (LIII - New England) |
Scouting Report
At 6'2", 255 pounds, he can be a real thumper from the linebacker position. A classic inside 'backer, he is a tackling machine who is at his best against the run. Can be used occasionally on blitzes, too. Is better at stopping the running game than when forced to drop back into coverage. Is usually in perfect position. Has the ability to call plays as a true middle linebacker.
Long Range Potential: Solid inside linebacker.
