Trent was born in San Diego, California, but moved with his family to Brighton, Michigan.

Trent set a school record with 23 interceptions and also caught 84 passes on offense for 1,533 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Cornerback Ryan Mundy said of Trent, "His freshman year, it was Ohio State week, and he was playing Teddy Ginn.

'"[2] Trent came to Michigan as a wide receiver, but was moved to the defensive backfield during spring practice in April 2005.

[5] During the 2006 season, developed a reputation as "a gabby, physical corner who likes to boast, among other things, that he is the most fashionable player on the team, not to mention the fastest.

[6] However, he was criticized for giving up big plays in the team's only losses, against Ohio State and against USC in the 2007 Rose Bowl.

"[9] Following his senior year, Trent played in the January 2009 East-West Shrine Game.

"[10] Trent made his debut for the track team in February 2006, placing sixth in the 200 meters at the Sykes-Sabok Challenge Cup with a time of 21.72 seconds.

[2] Trent was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL draft and signed with the team in June 2009.

[4][13] In November 2009, he deflected a Ben Roethlisberger pass that was then intercepted and returned 26 yards to Pittsburgh's 14-yard line, setting up a game-tying field goal.