14 Facts About Ja'Whaun Bentley

Ja'Whaun Louis Bentley was born on August 24,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker.

Ja'Whaun Bentley was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Ja'Whaun Bentley was a four-year starting linebacker and a three-time team captain at Purdue.

Ja'Whaun Bentley was named as an honorable mention All-Big Ten linebacker for his efforts in the 2017 season.

Ja'Whaun Bentley was the defensive MVP of the 2017 Foster Farms Bowl.

Ja'Whaun Bentley ended his rookie season with 14 combined tackles, one pass deflection, one tackle for-a-loss, and an interception in three games and two starts.

Ja'Whaun Bentley returned in time for training camp in 2019 and competed to be a starting outside linebacker against Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts.

Ja'Whaun Bentley completed his sophomore season with 43 combined tackles, two tackles for-a-loss, and one pass deflection in 16 games and two starts.

Ja'Whaun Bentley entered training camp slated as a starting linebacker and was required to lead the linebacking corps after the Patriots lost their top four linebackers from the previous season.

Ja'Whaun Bentley was named the starting middle linebacker alongside outside linebackers John Simon and Brandon Copeland.

Ja'Whaun Bentley started all 17 games in 2022, recording a career-high and team-leading 125 tackles, along with three sacks, two passes defensed, and an interception.

Ja'Whaun Bentley is signed to remain with the Patriots throughout the 2025 NFL season.

Ja'Whaun Bentley played the first two games for the Patriots in 2024, recording 12 combined tackles.

On March 28,2025, Ja'Whaun Bentley was released by the Patriots.