Coleman Bennett

Coleman Bennett
Profile
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (2002-10-03) October 3, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolCardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
CollegeBucknell (2021–2023)
Rice (2024)
Kennesaw State (2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Coleman Bennett (born October 3, 2002) is an American professional football running back. He played college football at Bucknell from 2021 to 2023, at Rice in 2024, and at Kennesaw State in 2025. Bennett signed with the Chicago Bears after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Coleman Bennett was born on October 3, 2002, the third of four sons in his family. His father, Donnell Bennett, played as a fullback in the NFL for eight years.

High school career

Bennett attended Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He converted from a wide receiver to tailback for his sophomore season. Bennett later became the captain and helped lead the school to a state championship in 2018, the first in its history.

College career

In Bennett's freshman season with Bucknell, which took place in spring 2021 and was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania, he led the team with 226 kickoff return yards in 10 attempts, and had a team-leading 35 rushing attempts for 97 rushing yards. The effort led to him being selected for the 2021 Preseason All-Patriot League Football Team as a return specialist. He earned first-team All-Patriot League honors as a return specialist and second-team honors as a running back following the 2023 season.

During his redshirt senior season, sportswriter Stan Awtrey of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution described Bennett as the "most consistent running back" for the Owls. Bennett was the team's leading rusher, totaling 764 yards in 157 attempts with four rushing touchdowns. He also totaled 27 receptions for 314 yards and an additional three receiving touchdowns. Bennett competed in the Hula Bowl all-star game following his senior season. In the leadup to the 2026 NFL draft, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel described Bennett as "(having) a shot at hearing his name called in the late rounds."

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		203 lb
(92 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		4.68 s1.61 s2.76 s4.25 s7.06 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted during the 2026 NFL draft, Bennett signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Bears on August 17.

Miami Dolphins

On August 26, 2026, Bennett signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was waived by the Dolphins on August 29.

Personal life

Bennett graduated from Bucknell in three years. He earned a master's degree from Kennesaw State in public administration and graduated from there with a 4.0 grade point average.

References

  1. ↑ "Coleman Bennett". ESPN. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Awtrey, Stan (December 16, 2025). "Brainy Kennesaw State running back foresaw a turnaround season". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bucknell pair named to all-league". The Daily Item. July 28, 2021. p. C3. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Patriot League Football 2023 Major Awards and All-League Teams Announced (11.21.23)". Patriot League. November 21, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Awtrey, Stan (January 8, 2026). "All-star games showcase skills for Kennesaw State's Bennett, Benyard". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "2025 Football Cumulative Statistics". Kennesaw State Owls. Kennesaw State University. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ Furones, David (April 19, 2026). "South Florida's 2026 NFL draft prospects who could hear their names called". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Coleman Bennett, RB, Kennesaw State". Draft Scout. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Coleman Bennett RAS". RAS.football. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ Hammond, Sean (April 27, 2026). "Chicago Bears add undrafted free agents, including WR Omari Kelly and OL Mason Murphy". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2026.