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Caleb Benenoch
No. 74 – Detroit Lions
Position:Guard / Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-08-02) August 2, 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Katy (TX) Seven Lakes
College:UCLA
NFL draft:2016 / round: 5 / pick: 148
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Games played:35
Games started:22
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Caleb Orobosa Benenoch (born August 2, 1994) is an American football guard and tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCLA and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.[1] He has also played for the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys.

College career

Benenoch played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 2013 to 2015.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Benenoch was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.[3] He played in five games as a rookie, earning his first career start at the right guard position in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears in place of the injured Kevin Pamphile.[4]

In 2018, Benenoch was named the Buccaneers starting right guard, starting all 16 games.

On September 10, 2019, Benenoch was released by the Buccaneers.[5]

New England Patriots

On September 17, 2019, Benenoch signed with the New England Patriots.[6] On October 1, 2019, he was released.[7]

Carolina Panthers

On October 1, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[8] He was released on October 22, 2019.[9]

Dallas Cowboys

Benenoch was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2019, after a season-ending injury to Connor Williams.[10] He was released on December 14, 2019.

Detroit Lions

On December 16, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Buccaneers select UCLA's Caleb Benenoch with the 148th pick in NFL draft". Los Angeles Times. April 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "CALEB BENENOCH". UCLA Athletics. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Bucs Draft Caleb Benenoch in Round 5". Buccaneers.com. April 30, 2016. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  4. ^ "Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - November 13th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  5. ^ Smith, Scott (September 10, 2019). "Justin Evans Lands on IR Amid Round of Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
  6. ^ DuPont, Zachary (September 17, 2019). "Patriots sign OL Caleb Benenoch following Isaiah Wynn's injury". Boston.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  7. ^ Williams, Charean (October 1, 2019). "Patriots cut Cameron Meredith, Caleb Benenoch". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. PFT. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  8. ^ Alper, Josh (October 2, 2019). "Panthers claim Caleb Benenoch off waivers". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  9. ^ Williams, Charean (October 22, 2019). "Panthers waive Caleb Benenoch". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  10. ^ Eatman, Nick (December 1, 2019). "Williams to IR; Cowboys Add Versatile Guard". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  11. ^ "Lions acquire G Caleb Benenoch via waivers from Dallas Cowboys". DetroitLions.com. December 16, 2019.


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