Rayshaun Benny
 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 | |
Rayshaun Benny (born May 8, 2002) is an American football defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines. He won three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles, and a national championship in 2023.
Early life and high school
[edit]Benny 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]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 was 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 notched five tackles, two for a loss, including a sack in a win over Fresno State.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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. "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.
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