Keeanu Benton is having the best season of his three-year career. He needed it. In a critical year to prove he was worth his second-round investment, Benton has become a consistent pass rusher with 4.5 sacks through 10 games after recording a combined two in his first two years. A testament and reminder that not everyone runs the race at the same speed, and some players need time to hone their craft.
Benton’s hand use, flexibility/bend, and overall athleticism are big reasons why he’s playing at a high level. But there’s been a change in his game. He’s winning in both directions.