Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 13, 1985 Independence, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 274 lb (124 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Alief Taylor (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M (2005–2008) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2009: undrafted | ||||||||||||||
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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.