Saw Bennett play live this past December at AYF Nationals and added him to the 2027 National Watchlist then and there. Seeing him play again at the Future Stars Game last month, he looked even better. Has added considerable muscle over the last six months and is up to a thick, solid 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. He bounced between defensive end and linebacker during practice and the games, depending on situation. I think he ends up as a linebacker longer term, much in part to his ability to be a three-down ‘backer. Can attack the line of scrimmage and blitz, but also has the athleticism to cover backs in the flat or tight end’s attempting to get up the seam.

Saw Bennett play live this past December at AYF Nationals and added him to the 2027 National Watchlist then and there. Seeing him play again at the Future Stars Game last month, he looked even better. Has added considerable muscle over the last six months and is up to a thick, solid 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. He bounced between defensive end and linebacker during practice and the games, depending on situation. I think he ends up as a linebacker longer term, much in part to his ability to be a three-down ‘backer. Can attack the line of scrimmage and blitz, but also has the athleticism to cover backs in the flat or tight end’s attempting to get up the seam.