Burnell Joseph Dent (born March 16, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Playing career High School career Dent from St. Rose, Louisiana played high school football at Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana where he became the school’s all-time leading tackler and was named All-State in 1981. College career Dent played collegiately at Tulane University from 1982 to 1985. He finished his career as the Green Wave's all-time leader in career tackles with 492 and tackles in a season with 172. In 1998, Dent was inducted into the Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame. Professional career Dent played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers from 1986 to 1992 and the New York Giants in 1993. He played in 95 games in his NFL career, with a total of 4.5 sacks and an interception. References 1963 births Living people People from St. Rose, Louisiana Players of American football from New Orleans American football linebackers Destrehan High School alumni Tulane Green Wave football players Green Bay Packers players New York Giants players