Rayshaun Benny (born May 8, 2002) is an American football defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines. He has won three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles, and a national championship in 2023.
 Benny (No. 26) with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024 | |
| Michigan Wolverines – No. 26 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | General Studies |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 8, 2002 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Michigan (2021–present) |
| Bowl games | |
| High school | Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early life and high school
editBenny attended Oak Park High School located in Oak Park, Michigan. During Benny’s senior season, 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.[2] Benny held offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State and Oklahoma.[3] Initially, Benny committed to play college football for the Michigan State Spartans.[4][5] However, Benny would de-commit from the Spartans and flip his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines.[6][7]
College career
editFrom 2021 through 2023, Benny's first three collegiate seasons, he appeared in 30 games and totaled 43 tackles, six for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections and a forced fumble.[8] He won a national championship with Michigan in 2023 over the Washington Huskies, where Benny was an honorary captain for the Wolverines after suffering a broken ankle in the 2024 Rose Bowl.[9][10][11] In week one of the 2024 season, Benny notched five tackles, two for a loss, including a sack in a win over the Fresno State Bulldogs.[12]
References
edit- ^ Zuke, Ryan (3 February 2021). "Oak Park 4-star DT Rayshaun Benny decommits from MSU, signs with Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Solari, Chris (3 February 2021). "Michigan football nabs Oak Park DT Rayshaun Benny, an MSU commit, on signing day". The Free Press. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Mackie, Theo. "Michigan 2021 target Rayshaun Benny commits to Michigan State". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Sallee, Barrett (9 November 2020). "Michigan State football recruiting: Four-star DT Rayshaun Benny commits to the Spartans". CBS Sports. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Groicki, David (9 November 2020). "Four-star Oak Park lineman Rayshaun Benny commits to Michigan State". The Detroit News. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Moberg, McLain (3 February 2021). "Michigan State Commit Rayshaun Benny Flips to Michigan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Chengelis, Angelique (3 February 2021). "Michigan flips Oak Park's Rayshaun Benny from Michigan State commit, adds Colorado flip". The Detroit News. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Rayshaun Benny". Sports Reference. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Leonard, Rekha (6 September 2024). "Rayshaun Benny's 'relentless' attitude driving injury comeback". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Sayfie, Clayton (4 September 2024). "Michigan DT Rayshaun Benny 'felt like a kid again' in monster season debut". On3.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (27 August 2024). "Michigan DT Mason Graham 'banged up,' Benny 'knocking off some rust'". MLive.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Knoop, Trent (4 September 2024). "Rayshaun Benny felt 'like a big kid' being back on the field playing for Michigan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 October 2024.