Keeanu Benton

Keeanu Benton (born July 17, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Keeanu Benton
Wisconsin Badgers – No. 95
PositionDefensive tackle
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2001-07-17) July 17, 2001
Janesville, Wisconsin
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolJoseph A. Craig (Janesville)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

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]

References
  1. "Craig graduate Keeanu Benton bucked the odds and played key role as a true freshman at Wisconsin". Janesville Gazette. January 27, 2020. 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. "Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton working to make himself game ready as true freshman". Wisconsin State Journal. August 5, 2019. 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. "Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton likely to return in 2022". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 14, 2021. 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.
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