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Michael Bennett

DT

Michael Bennett came into the league as a 6th-round selection (180th overall) in 2015, drafted out of Ohio State. He last played in 2019 with ATL, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 26th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'2", 275#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 6, 180th overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2019

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
46.6

47th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.48
Pass rush×0.3+0.13
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2+1.04
Availability×0.1-1.58

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018ATL46.62
2017JAX451
2015JAX38.79

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Michael Bennett has played in 12 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: JAX (2015–2017), ATL (2018).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 38.7, in the 26th percentile among DEFs that year.

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5PIT—40.5
Week 6TB—58.1

Michael Bennett — common questions

What position does Michael Bennett play?
Michael Bennett is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Michael Bennett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Bennett has played for JAX (2015–2017), ATL (2018).
Where did Michael Bennett go to college?
Michael Bennett played college football at Ohio State.
When was Michael Bennett drafted?
Michael Bennett was selected in round 6, 180th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Bennett scored?
Michael Bennett has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Michael Bennett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Bennett rated 46.6 for 2018, the 47th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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