Rayshaun Benny

Rayshaun Benny (born May 8, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. Benny was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Benny was born on May 8, 2002, the son of Regina McCain, and attended Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. As a senior, he notched 32 tackles and five and a half sacks. Coming out of high school, Benny was rated as a four-star recruit, the sixth best player in the state of Michigan, and the 195th overall player in the class of 2021. However, Benny later flipped his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines. He won a national championship with Michigan in 2023 over the Washington Huskies, where he served was an honorary captain for the Wolverines after suffering a broken ankle in the 2024 Rose Bowl. In the 2024 season opener, Benny had five tackles, two for a loss, including a sack in a win over Fresno State. In total, Benny played in 11 games and started four times in 2024. He finished the season with 29 tackles, four tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.

Professional career

Benny was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round with the 250th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 30, Benny was waived and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.