Name: Kechaun Bennett
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 257 lbs.
High school: Suffield (CT) Suffield Academy
Position: Defensive end
Class: Redshirt junior
Jersey number: #52
Last year: I ranked Bennett #71 and said he would be a backup defensive end (LINK). He made 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.
TTB Rating: 78
Bennett has been a somewhat forgotten name on Michigan's roster for the past few years. He seemed to have a decent spring prior to 2023, but that didn't result in a ton of playing time; he played in just five games on defense, while playing in six more on special teams. Michigan lost a couple players on the edge going into that season, and they've lost a couple more (Braiden McGregor, Jaylen Harrell) going into 2024.
But there's still not much buzz about Bennett, unfortunately. Derrick Moore and Josaiah Stewart are the starting edge players, and the next Guy people are talking about is T.J. It's not clear how the rest of the depth chart will play out, and Bennett will probably see an uptick in playing time. My guess is that Guy and Cameron Brandt will make up the second unit, with Bennett and a few others vying for the third team. Ultimately, it's good to have a veteran presence for depth purposes, but there doesn't seem to be a breakout coming for Bennett.
Prediction: Backup defensive end
Not expecting a breakout exactly, but Bennett is probably going to play a notable number of snaps, in mop up duty if nothing else. Our DL needs guys to enter into the playable rotation and Bennett is likely on the fringe of it (and in it, if there is an injury). Seems like a low ranking relative to the next few guys ahead of him that are deep bench or just special teams.
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