Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)

Michael Bennett
Bennett with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013
No. 71, 72, 77, 79
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1985-11-13) November 13, 1985
Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlief Taylor (Houston, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&M (2005–2008)
NFL draft2009: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles359
Sacks69.5
Forced fumbles10
Fumble recoveries3
Pass deflections5
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Bennett Jr. (born November 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Bennett also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Dallas Cowboys. Over his career Bennett made three Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks. He is the brother of former tight end Martellus Bennett.