McKendree University Athletics

2018 SEASON: Played in each of the Bearcats' 11 contests, all at safety...was fifth on the squad with a career-high 56 tackles...established a new career-best with nine stops at home against Bowie State on Sept. 15...led McKendree with two interceptions...recovered one fumble in the Bearcats' season finale at Lincoln on Nov. 10.

2017 SEASON: Appeared in all 11 contests at safety...posted 34 tackles with 21 solos...had a career-best six tackles in the Bearcats' season finale at Truman State on Nov. 11...had one pass break-up versus Missouri S&T on Oct. 21. 

2016 SEASON: Played in all 11 games at safety...collected 19 tackles, including seven solos...had a season-best five stops in the Bearcats' win at Quincy on Nov. 5...also added one pass break-up versus Lincoln on Oct. 29 and a half-tackle for loss against Saint Joseph's on Oct. 15. 

BEFORE McK: Registered 128 tackles with 12 interceptions as a senior at Peoria High School…added four forced fumbles and 14 pass break-ups as a senior for the Lions…also had 49 catches for 966 yards with 10 touchdowns…was a three-time first-team All-Conference honoree…was named conference and area Player of the Year…set Peoria career records for receptions, receiving yards and TD catches.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Jason Bennett and Angela Carpenter.