Bryan Alton Bennett (born March 6, 1992) is an

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who is a

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. He played college football for the

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and

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, and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the

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and

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Early life

Bennett was born in

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to Brian and Shyhra Bennett. He also has two sisters named Kristina and Hailey.

College career

Bennett committed to the

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on June 18, 2009 where he played for two years, until he transferred to Southeastern Louisiana.

College career statistics

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Bennett signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2015 until he was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2015.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

He was later signed to the practice roster by the

on October 22, 2015.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On November 28, 2016, Bennett signed with the

(CFL). During the Riders 2017 training camp Bennett battled former NFL quarterback

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and Canadian

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for the backup quarterback position behind veteran

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. Bennet was released by the Roughriders on June 17, 2017, as the team trimmed its roster down for the start of the season.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (II)

Bennett returned to the

when he signed with the team on May 24, 2018, at the start of training camp.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)

Bennett was signed by the

on June 17, 2019. He dressed in 17 regular season games as the short-yardage quarterback, attempting no passes, but rushed the ball 16 times for 69 yards and one touchdown. During the following off-season, on April 8, 2020, he was released.

Career statistics

References

External links

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Southeastern Louisiana profile

Oregon profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bennett, Bryan 1992 births Living people American football quarterbacks American players of Canadian football Canadian football quarterbacks Indianapolis Colts players Oregon Ducks football players People from Encino, Los Angeles People from Tarzana, Los Angeles Players of American football from Los Angeles Saskatchewan Roughriders players Southeastern Louisiana Lions football players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players