Kevin Bentley was drafted No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2312th at Northwestern
The pick
How Kevin Bentley came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2312th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1148% of career value
- Final season
- 20119 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Bentley.
Ohio State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Florida
Oregon
Northwestern in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Bentley in the 2002 NFL Draft
Kevin Bentley is a Linebacker out of Northwestern selected No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kevin Bentley drafted?
Kevin Bentley was selected No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kevin-bentley.
What college did Kevin Bentley play for?
Kevin Bentley played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Kevin Bentley's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kevin-bentley.