Cole Bennett

Last Updated: February 2nd, 2007
Managed By: Craig Strachan

School	Auburn
Height	6 ' 4.0 "
Weight	260 lbs.
Speed	4.85 ( Unofficial )

Graduation Year	2008
Birth Date	3/14/1984
Jersey #	87
Current Position	TE
Projected Position	TE
CDS Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	7
Member Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Auburn's Profile for Cole Bennett

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	TDs	FL
'03-'04	11	---	6	66	11.0	1	---
'04-'05	13	---	1	6	6.0	0	---
'05-'06	12	---	9	107	11.9	2	---
'06-'07	Med. RS	---	---	---	---	---	---

Overview

If you're looking for the next Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez, keep looking. If you want a TE who will go out and bang heads all game long, opening holes for your backs and protecting your QB, then Bennett is your man. He can catch a pass when needed, but Bennett is more lineman than wideout. He broke an ankle early in the 2006 season and was granted a medical redshirt to return in the 2007 season.

Strengths

Extremely intelligent and committed player. He's a full-effort guy who never takes a play off. He's a real asset in the running game as a drive blocker -- one of the best in the business. He has the frame to continue to add bulk. Bennett really understands the best angles to take to make up for a lack of athleticism. He appears to be a competent receiver, although he doesn't get many chances.

Weaknesses

He's not very athletic and appears stiff on the field. He doesn't have the speed to be a real threat in the passing game.

Projection

Bennett will definitely get a look from a team that would like a solid blocker to help with their running game.