2023: Blue Bombers

Bennett was the Blue Bombers first pick, 8th overall, in the 2023 CFL Draft and made a solid impression his rookie campaign by dressing for all 18 regular-season games plus the Western Final and Grey Cup.

Bennett finished the year with eight defensive tackles and two more on special teams while adding three tackles for a loss.

College:

Bennett was named a first-team All-Canadian and a Canada West all-star after setting a school single-season record with eight sacks with the Regina Rams in his senior year. He tied a school record for most tackles for loss in a single season (10.5) and started all eight Canada West games at defensive end, finishing the year with 25.5 tackles (19 solo, 13 assisted). In 2021, Bennett finished fourth on the team and led all Rams defensive linemen in tackles (17 solo, eight assisted) while tying for the team lead with 7½ tackles for loss, adding two sacks. Prior to joining the Rams, Bennett spent the 2015-2019 seasons with Florida Atlantic University.