Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001)[1] is an American football cornerback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights – No. 7 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Criminal Justice |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 18, 2001[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | T. C. Williams (Alexandria, Virginia) |
Early life and high school
editLongerbeam attended T. C. Williams High School located in Alexandria, Virginia. Coming out of high school, Longerbeam was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[2][3]
College career
editDuring 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][5][6] In the 2022 season, Longerbeam tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts.[7][8] In week seven of the 2023 season, Longerbeam had a career game, notching four tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in a win over Michigan State.[9] During the 2023 season, Longerbeam started every game for the Scarlet Knights where he totaled 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Fonseca, Brian (15 December 2019). "Rutgers commit Robert Longerbeam details official visit, meeting with Greg Schiano". 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.
- ^ Lanni, Patrick (13 April 2024). "Rutgers' star running back, top cornerback shut down with injuries". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tsakonas, Chris. "Robert Longerbeam brings veteran experience to Rutgers defense". 247Sports. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Rutgers football: Robert Longerbeam looks to take next step". Asbury Park Press. 17 August 2023. 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.