Bentley University

Graduate tight end from Victor, N.Y. who is pursuing his MBA … as an undergrad, majored in corporate finance and accounting ... very good student … prior to this season, appeared in 14 games with 98 all-purpose running yards … only player on this year’s team from western New York.

2021: Played in all 10 regular season games … started three times … caught nine passes for 95 yards and two TDs … reached the end zone at American International Sept. 25 (5 yard catch) and at Southern Connecticut State Oct. 16 (8 yard catch) … longest reception was 17 yards, against Assumption Nov. 13 … received a D2ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2020: Bentley did not compete in any games.

2019: Appeared in two games and gained five yards against New Haven in his only carry.

2018: Saw action in two games without recording any statistics ... made collegiate debut Sept. 22 vs. LIU Post.

Before Bentley: 2018 graduate of Victor High School where he lettered in football and baseball … three-time team MVP (football and baseball as a senior, baseball as a junior) … first-team All-League, All-Greater Rochester and team captain in both sports … helped the Victor football team to the section championship, the western regional championship and a berth in the state championship game in 2017 … in baseball, helped Victor to the 2018 sectional championship, western regional championship and the state semifinals … Section AA first-team All-State in baseball … sectional MVP for baseball as a senior … Spectrum Scholar-Athlete Award.

Personal: Age as of Sept. 1: 22 … son of Gerry and Pete Varone … has one brother, Nick (23) … National Honor Society … National Society of Leadership and Success member … volunteer for local Church and Food Cupboard … Family Promise of Ontario County … Relay for Life.