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Theo Benedet - Wikipedia

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Theo Benedet

No. 62 – Chicago Bears

Position:

Offensive tackle

Personal information

Born:

October 12, 2001 (age 23)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Height:

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Weight:

305 lb (138 kg)

Career information

High school:

Handsworth Secondary School

University:

UBC (2019–2023)

CFL draft:

2024 / round: 2 / pick: 15

Undrafted:

2024

Career history

Chicago Bears (2024–present)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Roster status:

Practice squad

Career highlights and awards

2× J. P. Metras Trophy (2022, 2023)
First-team All-Canadian (2023)

Stats at Pro Football Reference

Theo Benedet (born October 12, 2001) is a Canadian professional football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Early life

Benedet was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He attended Handsworth Secondary School.^[1]^[2] He grew up a fan of the BC Lions but did not compete at football seriously until he was in 10th grade at Handsworth.^[3] He committed to play U Sports football for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds.^[3]

University career

Benedet immediately became a starter on the offensive line for UBC as a first year in 2019.^[4] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5] He appeared in seven games during the 2021 season.^[6] In 2022, he was named first-team All-Canadian and was the winner of the J. P. Metras Trophy for best lineman nationally, helping the team have one of the best U Sports rushing offences along with reaching their first Hardy Cup in four years.^[7] He was the only U Sports player selected to the 2023 East–West Shrine Bowl.^[8] Although projected to be a top pick in the 2023 CFL draft along with fellow UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, they both opted to return for a final season.^[9] In 2023, Benedet repeated as a first-team All-Canadian selection and as the winner of the J. P. Metras Trophy, becoming the first offensive lineman to win the trophy twice in a row; he also helped the Thunderbirds reach the Vanier Cup for the first time since 2015.^[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	32+1⁄8 in (0.82 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	5.16 s	1.77 s	3.01 s	4.60 s	7.69 s	34.5 in (0.88 m)	9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)	23 reps
All values from Pro Day^[11]

Benedet was invited to the College Gridiron Showcase.^[10] In addition to being projected as a top pick for the 2024 CFL draft, he also received attention as a potential selection in the 2024 NFL draft.^[12] He was not selected in the NFL draft, but later signed with the Chicago Bears as a undrafted free agent.^[13]^[14] Benedet was later drafted in the second round (15th overall) by the BC Lions in the 2024 CFL draft.^[15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[16]^[17]

References

^ Karchut, Elizabeth (February 1, 2019). "Commits believe UBC a 'premier program'". Canada Football Chat. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
^ "NFL Draft Profile: Theo Benedet, Offensive Lineman, British Columbia Thunderbirds". Sports Illustrated. January 28, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Gumboc, Annaliese (April 25, 2024). "The NFL has never drafted a player straight from UBC. Giovanni Manu and Theo Benedet could change that". The Ubyssey.
^ Ralph, Dan (January 31, 2024). "UBC's Benedet still feeling the anguish of Vanier Cup loss". The Vancouver Sun. The Canadian Press. p. N11 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Ewen, Steve (January 28, 2023). "Top UBC offensive linemen run reverse play, opting out of CFL draft for another T-Bird season". The Province.
^ "Theo Benedet". UBC Thunderbirds.
^ Prest, Andy (January 29, 2023). "North Van football player earns trip to prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl". North Shore News.
^ Abbott, JC (January 27, 2024). "2024 CFL Draft profiles: UBC offensive lineman Theo Benedet aiming to be first NFL pick from U Sports since 2016". 3DownNation.com.
^ Abbott, JC (January 19, 2023). "UBC offensive lineman Theo Benedet selected to East-West Shrine Bowl". 3DownNation.com.
^ ^a ^b "UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list". The Sports Network. The Canadian Press. January 25, 2024.
^ "Theo Benedet College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
^ Ewen, Steve (April 25, 2024). "UBC has never had a player picked in the NFL Draft — could they have two by the end of the weekend?". The Province.
^ Dunk, Justin (April 27, 2024). "University of British Columbia OL Theo Benedet signs NFL undrafted free agent contract with Chicago Bears: sources". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
^ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears agree to terms with nine undrafted rookie free agents". ChicagoBears.com.
^ Baker, Matt (April 30, 2024). "Lions Select Eight Prospects In 2024 CFL Draft". BC Lions.
^ Mayer, Larry (August 27, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears reach 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
^ Mayer, Larry (August 28, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.

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Practice squad	16 Austin Reed 24 Adrian Colbert 25 Darrynton Evans 26 JT Woods 27 Reddy Steward 47 Micah Baskerville 50 Carl Jones Jr. 59 Jamree Kromah 62 Theo Benedet 63 Chris Glaser 67 Ricky Stromberg 69 Dashaun Mallory 78 Austen Pleasants 82 John Jackson 83 Samori Toure 86 Joel Wilson 87 Tommy Sweeney (Inj.)
Reserve lists	9 Jaquan Brisker (IR) 21 Jaylon Jones (IR) 33 Ian Wheeler (IR) 48 Patrick Scales (IR) 60 Bill Murray (IR) 83 Nsimba Webster (IR) 88 Stephen Carlson (IR) 97 Andrew Billings (IR)

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