Roundup: Meet Michigan football’s 2021 recruiting class

A full roundup of recruiting evaluations, facts, stats, film and everything else covering Michigan football’s signed 2021 class.

Kechaun Bennett

Via MGoBlue:

Prep
• Attended Suffield Academy (2021) coached by Drew Gamere
• Helped team to a 9-0 mark and the 2019 NEPSAC Bowl Championship as a junior
• Four-year varsity performer and three-year starter

Key Statistics
• Had his senior season canceled due to COVID-19
• Recorded 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks during his junior year
• Tallied 52 stops, 13 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks as a sophomore

Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four-stars; the No. 344 overall player nationally, the No. 23 strong side defensive end, and the top rated player in the state of Connecticut
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 27 strong side defensive end and the top player in the state of Connecticut
• Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 40 defensive end and the top player in the state of Connecticut
• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 13 weak side defensive end nationally and the top player in Connecticut

Personal
• Kechaun Bennett was born July 24, 2003
• Son of Cynthia and Kevin Bennett

247Sports’ Brian Dohn:

Thin build but has length and frame to add 30 pounds and play at 250. Accomplished wrestler. Fires off ball quickly with low pad level. Gets up field. Disruptive against the pass. Uses speed to slip inside but flourishes getting around edge. Speed to chase plays down from behind. Stays true to assignment. Able to re-direct down line of scrimmage. Is flexible and bends at knees. Has to add strength and mass in upper and lower body. Has to be stronger to stack and shed. Must improve in run defense. Relies heavily on speed and must develop technique. Multi-year starter at Top 20 program.

From The Wolverine’s EJ Holland:

Bennett is much faster than the weak competition he plays, but he also shows an array of pass rushing moves, which should allow him to make a quick transition to the next level. Bennett can play as a stand-up backer or provide a pass rushing presence from the five depending on how his body fills out. He needs to continue to add weight and strength but looked a little more filled out in the private workout I saw him in this offseason — he did not have a senior season. I have not seen much of Bennett against the run, but as a pass rusher, he’s an excellent addition.

Wolverine Digest:

2021 Outlook: It’s rare for a defensive end to earn a ton of playing time as a freshman and that’s probably going to be the case for Bennett in 2021. He’s going to need time to bulk up, get stronger and hone his skills before he’s ready, but he’s got a great frame and all the tools to develop into a solid pass rusher.

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