Rayshaun Benny
Full Name: Rayshaun Benny
Date of Birth: January 15, 2002
Age (as of May 2025): 23
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
High School: Oak Park High School (Oak Park, MI)
Current School: Michigan Wolverines football
Conference: Big Ten Conference
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 5th year (Senior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Utilized developmental year
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Defensive Tackle, 3-Tech, 4i
Primary Position: Interior Defensive Line
Pro Position Projection: Rotational 3-Tech / Interior Pass-Rush Depth
Jersey Number: #26
Starter or Backup: Rotational contributor → Spot starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022: Rotational action
2023: 15 games (4 starts)
2024: 13 games (8 starts)
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Sherrone Moore
Defensive Coordinator: Wink Martindale
Defensive Line Coach: Michigan defensive staff system
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6040
Weight: 305 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Rayshaun Benny is a powerful, rotational interior defensive lineman with strong lower-body strength and Big Ten-tested trench experience. At 6'4", 305 lbs, Benny carries a thick, well-proportioned frame that allows him to anchor versus the run while flashing interior pocket push as a pass rusher.
Within Michigan’s multiple front system, Benny has been deployed primarily as a 3-technique and interior rotation piece, contributing in both early-down run defense and sub-package pressure looks. His game is built on leverage, power, and motor rather than elite twitch explosiveness.
His NFL projection centers on rotational interior value with upside as a dependable depth piece.