
Robert Longerbeam is a collegiate football cornerback who has been playing for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights since 2020. He achieved the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds with a vertical jump of 36.5" and a broad jump of 11' 2" at the 2025 NFL Combine. Longerbeam was selected as the team captain in 2924, with mention as All-Big Ten by coaches, the media, and the Academic All-Big Ten List. By playing 11 out of 12 games as a cornerback, Longerbeam tallied 45 tackles, seven stops and an interception at the Rate Bowl against Kansas State.
Longerbeam secured five tackles against Washington and eight tackles in the fourth quarter against Virginia Tech. During the 2023 season, he became one of the two Big Ten players with 10 pass breakups. He secured a win against Michigan State by earning four tackles, a fumble recovery and two forced fumbles. Longerbeam clinched fourth rank in the League with a total of 0.85 passes, which were defended per game. He registered four tackles in the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl win against Miami. (as per his college roster page)
Who are Robert Longerbeam's parents?
Jimmy Longerbeam and Alette Longerbeam are the parents of Robert Longerbeam.
Robert Longerbeam's father
Jimmy Longerbeam is the father of Robert Longerbeam, according to InsideNoVa. Longerbeam is the head coach of Woodbridge High School. He resigned from the position of head football coach of TC William High School after working for four years. With his coaching style, TC William's team made it to the playoffs for the first time.
Jimmy Longerbeam played four seasons for Loris High School and later shifted to Panama City Bay High School as the program head. He helped the Tornadoes reach the playoffs in his fifth season. He later switched to T.C. Williams, thus leading the Titans for three seasons. Under the guidance of Jimmy Longerbeam, T.C. Williams reached three playoffs, including winning the first playoff since 1990. (via InsideNoVa)
Next, he shifted to become the third head coach of the Vikings by replacing Alex Urquhart. As per InsideNova, Jimmy Longerbeam shared with his wife, Alette, that he wanted to apply for the job. She supported his decision. Jimmy Longerbeam trains students for special education and resides in West Virginia while coaching and teaching at Riverside in Loudoun County.
Jimmy Longerbeam completed his education at James Wood High School in 1980, located at Winchester. He shared that he took the job in T.C. Williams remains closer to his parents as his mother suffers from Alzheimer's. Longerbeam has trained his elder son for four years in Panama City.
Robert Longerbeam's mother
Alette Longerbeam is the mother of Robert Longerbeam. She is a track and field coach who also assists the football team.
What nationality are Robert Longerbeam's parents?
Both Robert Longerbeam's parents are of American nationality.
FAQs on Robert Longerbeam
A. Robert Longerbeam competes at the cornerback position for the Rutgers Scarlet Kings.
A. As of April 2025, Robert Longerbeam is 24 years old and was born on January 18, 2001.
A. According to the NFL website, Robert Longerbeam has a production score of 61.
A. Robert Longerbeam has attended T.C. Williams High School, located in Alexandria, Virginia.
A. Robert Longerbeam stands 5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm tall.