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Keeanu Benton

IDL

Wisconsin

Keeanu Benton

HT:

6035

WT:

309

YR:

SR

NO:

95

OVR RK

OVR RK

54

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

5

High-End Starter Potential

SCOUTING REPORT

Benton is a former wrestler who understands how to use leverage to win at the point of attack, which is essential for a lengthy 6-4 315lb interior defender. His ability to control a blocker and hold his gap in the run game will be a tremendous asset in the NFL. Benton Projects as a 0/1 technique (NT) at the next level.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

In terms of scheme fit at the NFL level, Benton would likely be best suited for a defense that runs a 3-4 or 4-3 base alignment, as he has experience playing both nose tackle and defensive end. He has the strength and size to be an effective run-stopper in a two-gap system, while also possessing enough athleticism to provide some pass rush from the interior.

KEY STRENGTHS

Raw Strength

Gap Filler

Fast Hands

KEY WEAKNESSES

Pass Rush

Versatility

Long Speed

PLAYER COMPARISONS

Haloti Ngata

Akiem Hicks

Perrion Winfrey

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