Richard Dent

Richard Dent
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Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1960-12-13) December 13, 1960
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:J. C. Murphy
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Tennessee State (1979–1982)
NFL draft:1983: 8th round, 203rd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:677
Sacks:137.5
Safeties:1
Forced fumbles:37
Fumble recoveries:13
Interceptions:8
Interception yards:89
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Lamar Dent (born December 13, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Chicago Bears. He was the MVP of the Super Bowl XX. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.