D.J. Bennett

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-5
Weight:
250
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
White Springs, Fla.
High School:
Columbia H.S.
Previous School:
Louisburg College

2024

As a junior, defensive lineman, saw action in one game … saw first career action vs. Ohio (10/12) … Enrolled at Central Michigan in January 2024 as a junior.

2022-24 AT LOUISBURG COLLEGE

As a sophomore, saw action in eight games at defensive end for the Hurricanes … Academic All-America selection … Named to the Region 10 All-Academic team … Finished with 7.5 sacks for 63 yards and 10.0 tackles on the year … Finished with one sack for 10 yards vs. Nassau Community College (Nov. 4) … Finished with 2.0 sacks for 32 yards vs. Myrtle Beach Collegiate (Oct. 28) … Made two tackles vs. Monroe College (Oct. 14) … Made 3.0 tackles and 2.0 sacks for 17 yards vs. Jireh Prep (Sept. 24).

2021-22 AT HENDERSON STATE

Played one season at Henderson State … Helped the Reddies to a 9-2 overall record.

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2021 graduate of Columbia High School, where he played two years of varsity football for head coach Brian Allen … Played both defensive end and tight end for the Tigers … Made 23 total tackles (six solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and forced a fumble on defense and caubht one pass for four yards with a touchdown as a tight end during his senior season … made three tackles on defense, caught four passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns as a junior … Also played basketball.

PERSONAL

Born Daniel Bennett on June 13, 2003 … Son of Leon and Larita McCloud … Committed to Central Michigan on February 6, 2024 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Austin Peay, Hampton, North Carolina Central, and UT-Martin.