Draft Profile: Bio

Akeem Dent from Palm Beach Central High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Dent opted to join Florida State after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Dent saw action in 13 games and played a total of 565 snaps at safety for the Seminoles. He recorded 24 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 7 stops. In coverage Dent notched up 5 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 75.4.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 7 games and logged 232 snaps for the Seminoles. He made only 8 tackles, 3 assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 158.3.

In 2021 as a junior Dent played in 10 games and contributed on 521 snaps. He chalked up 34 tackles, 10 assists, and added 15 stops. In the secondary Dent forced 3 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 42.4.

In 2022 as a senior Dent saw action in 11 games while playing 546 snaps. He logged 39 tackles, 15 assists, and made 13 stops. In coverage Dent had 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 106.5.

In 2023 as a fifth year senior Dent saw action in 11 games while playing 446 snaps. He logged 36 tackles, 13 assists, and made 15 stops. In coverage Dent had one pass breakup, no interceptions, and surrendered an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 53.9.