Keeanu Benton

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Keeanu Benton
No. 95 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-07-17) July 17, 2001 (age 22)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school: Joseph A. Craig (Janesville)
College: Wisconsin (2019–2022)
NFL Draft: 2023  / Round: 2 / Pick: 49
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:36
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Keeanu Kyrie Benton (born July 17, 2001) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

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Early years

Benton grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and attended Joseph A. Craig High School. [1] As a senior, he made 75 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery. [2] Benton committed to play college football at Wisconsin over an offer from Iowa. [3]

College career

Benton played in 13 games and made six starts at nose tackle as a freshman and finished the season with 12 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. [4] [5] He played in seven games and made seven starts at nose tackle during his sophomore season. [6] He was named second team All-Big Ten Conference as a junior after making 25 tackles with five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. [7]

Statistics

SeasonTeamGPTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
CmbSoloAstSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFFFR
2019 Wisconsin 812842.0000.00000
2020 Wisconsin 79540.0000.00020
2021 Wisconsin 122411132.5000.00202
2022 Wisconsin 123620164.5000.00200
Career 398144379.00001422

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		309 lb
(140 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		5.08 s1.79 s2.95 s4.65 s7.34 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [8] [9]

Benton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round, 49th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Barry, John (January 27, 2020). "Craig graduate Keeanu Benton bucked the odds and played key role as a true freshman at Wisconsin". Janesville Gazette. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  2. ↑ Temple, Jesse (April 8, 2019). "Imposing, athletic and eager: Why DT Keeanu Benton could see the field at Wisconsin sooner rather than later". The Athletic . Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  3. ↑ Galloway, Jason (May 12, 2018). "Janesville Craig defensive tackle Keeanu Benton reportedly commits to Badgers". APNews.com . Wisconsin State Journal . Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ Galloway, Jason (August 5, 2019). "Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton working to make himself game ready as true freshman". Wisconsin State Journal . Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  5. ↑ Vantress, David (August 6, 2021). "Janesville Craig grad Keeanu Benton ready to dominate for Wisconsin Badgers". The Janesville Gazette. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  6. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (December 14, 2021). "Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton likely to return in 2022". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Keeanu Benton vital to Wisconsin defensive line in final season". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . August 27, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Keeanu Benton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Keeanu Benton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ Varley, Teresa (April 28, 2023). "Steelers select Keeanu Benton in the second round". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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