Louisiana’s shutdown-corner standout who turned ball skills into NFL draft capital
In the 2011 season, Bill Bentley was one of Louisiana’s most disruptive defenders, earning All-Sun Belt honors while leading the league with two pick-sixes and ranking among the conference leaders with three interceptions, 50 solo tackles, and five passes defended. He built his value on instincts, production, and a knack for flipping games the moment the quarterback got greedy. For a team, that profile screams playmaker: aggressive, competitive, and proven on the ball. One note of context — Bentley is a former Louisiana cornerback who was drafted by Detroit in 2012, so this is a legacy evaluation rather than a current college-season report.
