Keeanu Benton, the Wisconsin DT, sits at No. 54 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 7% elite, 48% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he needs to play with consistent explosiveness early in the rep for decisive wins at the point of attack at the pro level.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Benton is a powerful interior defensive lineman with size and persistence.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Block engagements become drawn-out brawls at times, but he does a nice job of defeating block sustains and often finds himself near the play.”
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“…Benton is a powerful interior defensive lineman with size and persistence. However, he needs to play with consistent explosiveness early in the rep for decisive wins at the point of attack at the pro level. Block engagements become drawn-out brawls at times, but he does a nice job of defeating block sustains and often finds himself near the play. He lacks a wide base and sturdy anchor, so he’ll need to improve his pa…”
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