Robert Kent brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Pirates as the newly appointed Associate Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach. With a storied career spanning multiple football leagues, Kent has honed his skills both on and off the field, making him a valuable addition to the coaching staff.
Kent served as the starting quarterback for the Jackson State Tigers at Jackson State University for four consecutive years. Over the span of 45 games, he demonstrated remarkable skill, completing 825 out of 1539 passes for a total of 11,797 yards, along with an impressive tally of 104 touchdowns and 58 interceptions. His average of 262.16 yards per game showcased his consistency and proficiency on the field. Kent's remarkable performance secured him the fourth position in NCAA Division I-AA history for passing yards, solidifying his legacy as a standout player.
In 2004, Kent inked a deal with the Tennessee Titans of the NFL following the conclusion of the 2004 NFL Draft, where he went undrafted. Although he was released by the Titans within the same year, this marked the beginning of a lengthy and prosperous career that would see him excel across multiple leagues.
Between 2005 and 2021, Kent's football journey took him through a diverse array of teams, spanning multiple leagues. He played for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL, the Birmingham/Alabama Steeldogs in the AFL, the Lubbock Renegades in the IFL, and the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. Additionally, he had stints with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz and the San Antonio Talons in the AFL, the Abilene Ruff Riders and the St. Louis Attack in the IFL, and the Houston Stallions and the Corpus Christi Fury in the SIFL. Kent also played for the Texas Revolution and the Dallas Marshals in the CIF, the Monterrey Steel and the Massachusetts Pirates in the NAL, the Duke City Gladiators in the IFL, and the North Texas Bulls in the AAL.Â
His career boasts standout achievements, including guiding the North Texas Bulls to victory as their quarterback in the 2021 American Arena League Championship. He also led Duke City to back-to-back titles in Champions Indoor Football in 2018 and 2019. Not to mention, Kent's exceptional performance with the Texas Revolution earned him recognition as the CIF MVP and CIF Offensive Player of the Year in 2016.
In addition, he took on the role of head coach for the Duke City Gladiators in the IFL for the latter half of the 2021 season, stepping in for the then-head coach, Martino Theus. Under Kent's leadership, Duke City secured a fourth-place finish in the Western conference with a 7-7 record. They went on to make a commendable playoff run, advancing to the second round before narrowly falling to the Arizona Rattlers in the semifinal, 58-55.