Monmouth University Athletics

Returning starter at cornerback... Dangerous kick returner who is second all-time at Monmouth in kickoff return yardage.

2009 (Junior): Started all 11 games at cornerback for the Hawks... Finished the season tied for seventh in tackles with 46 takedowns, including 33 solo stops... Recorded two interceptions and four pass breakups on the year... Led the Hawks in kick returns with 16 for 386 yards... Avent's return average of 24.1 yards was seventh among conference kick returners... Recorded seven tackles and 112 yards in kick returns against Colgate (9/5)... Had five tackles and a fumble recovery in win over Duquesne (9/19)... Had six solo tackles and 46 return yards against Albany... Registered at least five tackles in seven or more contests... Had an interception and five tackles against Coastal Carolina (9/12).

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in all 11 games as a sophomore as a kick returner and cornerback… Registered two tackles against Saint Francis (10/4) from his defensive back position… Also had a career long kick return of 45 yards against the Red Flash… Proved to be a strong kick returner finishing first on the team in kickoff returns with 405 yards on 21 returns for a 19.3 average… Had five returns for 96 yards including a 34 yarder against Coastal Carolina (9/13)… Registered 79 yards on five returns against Albany (11/15).

2007 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a freshman as a kicker and cornerback... Finished the season with four tackles, including three against St. Francis (11/3)... Proved to be a talented return man, finishing second on the team in kickoff returns with 214 yards on nine returns for a 23.8 average... Registered two returns for 64 yards, including a 44 yarder in win over Duquesne (11/17)... Had two returns for 51 yards against St. Francis (11/3).

High School: Played two varsity seasons at defensive back and running back under coach Rick Houchens... helped the Raiders to a 16-6 record and the 4A PG County playoffs in his two seasons... had 70 tackles and three fumble recovers in 2006... finished his senior season with 1,500 yards, which led Prince George’s County... also had nine touchdowns coming out of the backfield... was a PG County All-Star at running back... was an All-Metropolitan honorable mention and named offensive MVP.

Personal: Born on July 3, 1988... Son of Lorraine Avent... Major is business administration.

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