Rayshaun Benny
.jpg) Benny with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024 | |
| No. 99 – Baltimore Ravens | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 8, 2002 Oak Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 298 lb (135 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oak Park |
| College | Michigan (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 7th round, 250th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Rayshaun Cortez Benny (born May 8, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. Benny was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit source]Benny was born on May 8, 2002, the son of Regina McCain, and attended Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. As a senior, he notched 32 tackles and five and a half sacks.[1] Coming out of high school, Benny was rated as a four-star recruit, the sixth best player in the state of Michigan, and the 195th overall player in the class of 2021.[1] Initially, he committed to play college football for the Michigan State Spartans over offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and Oklahoma.[2] However, Benny later flipped his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines.[1]
College career
[edit source]In first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, Benny appeared in 30 games and totaled 43 tackles, six for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections and a forced fumble.[3] He won a national championship with Michigan in 2023 over the Washington Huskies, where he served as an honorary captain for the Wolverines after suffering a broken ankle in the 2024 Rose Bowl.[4][5][6] In the 2024 season opener, Benny had five tackles, two for a loss, including a sack in a win over Fresno State.[7] In total, Benny played in 11 games and started four times in 2024. He finished the season with 29 tackles, four tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.[8]
Professional career
[edit source]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) | 298 lb (135 kg) | 33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 9+5⁄8 in (2.07 m) | ||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Benny was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round with the 250th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[11] On August 30, Benny was waived and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13]
References
[edit source]- 1 2 3 Zuke, Ryan (February 3, 2021). "Oak Park 4-star DT Rayshaun Benny decommits from MSU, signs with Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ Mackie, Theo (November 9, 2020). "Michigan 2021 target Rayshaun Benny commits to Michigan State". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ "Rayshaun Benny". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ Leonard, Rekha (September 6, 2024). "Rayshaun Benny's 'relentless' attitude driving injury comeback". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ Sayfie, Clayton (September 4, 2024). "Michigan DT Rayshaun Benny 'felt like a kid again' in monster season debut". On3.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ McMann, Aaron (August 27, 2024). "Michigan DT Mason Graham 'banged up,' Benny 'knocking off some rust'". MLive.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ Knoop, Trent (September 4, 2024). "Rayshaun Benny felt 'like a big kid' being back on the field playing for Michigan". Michigan Wolverines on SI. SI.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Michigan Wolverines Stats". Sports Reference (College Football).
- ↑ "Rayshaun Benny Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Rayshaun Benny College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 25, 2026). "5 Things to Know About Rayshaun Benny". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2026). "Here's Who Made the Ravens' Initial 2026 Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2026). "Ravens Set Initial Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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