| Rutgers Scarlet Knights – No. 7 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Criminal Justice |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (2001-01-18) January 18, 2001 (age 23) |
| 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) |
Robert Longerbeam (born January 18, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Early life and high school
Longerbeam 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.
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. In the 2022 season, Longerbeam tallied 36 tackles with eight pass deflections and two interceptions in ten games while making six starts. 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. During the 2023 season, Longerbeam started every game for the Scarlet Knights where he totaled 43 tackles with 11 pass deflections and an interception.
References
- ^ @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.
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- 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.
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- 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.