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Rashod Kent
Rashod D. Kent (born June 7, 1980) is an American former professional football tight end who played one season with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college basketball at Rutgers University. He also played for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. Early life Rashod D. Kent was born on June 7, 1980, in Fairmont, West Virginia. He played high school basketball at Fairmont Senior High School in Fairmont. He also played football his freshman year. College career Kent played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University from 1998 to 2002 as a forward. He played in 28 games, starting 22, as a freshman in 1998–99, averaging 8.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. His 66.7% two-point field goal percentage was the highest in the Big East that season. Kent started all 31 games during the 1999–00 season, recording averages of 8.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game as the Scarlet Knights went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tight End
The tight end (TE) is an offense (sports), offensive position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football. It is a hybrid that combines the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a receiver (football), receiver. As part of the receiver corps, they play inside the flanks (tight), contrasted with the split end who plays outside the flanks (wide). Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be effective blockers. On the other hand, unlike offensive linemen, they are eligible receivers and potent weapons in a team's offensive schemes. The tight end's role in any given offense depends on the preferences and philosophy of the head coach, offensive coordinator, and overall team dynamic. In some systems, the tight end will merely act as a sixth offensive lineman, rarely going out for passes. Other systems use the tight end primarily as a receiver, frequently taking advantage of the tight end's size t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
