Caleb Bennett

Class:
Junior
Position:
LB
Ht. / Wt.:
6-0 / 214
Hometown:
Travelers Rest, S.C.
High School:
Blue Ridge

JUNIOR (2015): Appeared in seven games … saw action in season-opening 69-0 win vs. Davidson, 39-12 win vs. Wofford, 38-17 win at Furman, 21-19 win vs. Mercer, 35-14 win vs. VMI, 23-22 win at South Carolina and at Charleston Southern in second round of NCAA FCS Playoffs

SOPHOMORE (2014): Worked with the Bulldogs' scout team.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013): Did not see game action.

FRESHMAN (2012): Worked with the Bulldogs' scout team while redshirting.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Blue Ridge High School ... lettered three times in football and once in track and field ... two-time team captain ... recorded 109 tackles, six tackles for loss and four sacks his senior season ... named to the all-region and second team all-county squads ... made 110 tackles and two sacks as a junior and was the team's defensive MVP, received the Elite 11 Award and was honorable mention all-county ... helped team finish 8-3 in 2011, its best record in over 20 years, and ranked second in the area for fewest points allowed.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Teresa Bennett ... father played football at Newberry in 1980 ... majoring in business administration.