21 Facts About Kurt Benkert

Kurt Benkert was born on July 17,1995 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League.

Kurt Benkert played college football for the East Carolina Pirates and Virginia Cavaliers.

Kurt Benkert signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL draft; he was a member of the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.

Kurt Benkert committed to East Carolina University to play college football.

Kurt Benkert was named East Carolina's starting quarterback heading into 2015, however he suffered a torn ACL before the season.

Kurt Benkert completed 228 of 406 passes for 2,552 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Kurt Benkert signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 1,2018.

Kurt Benkert was waived on September 1,2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On September 5,2020, Kurt Benkert was waived by the Falcons and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On May 17,2021, Kurt Benkert signed with the Green Bay Packers.

Kurt Benkert was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On September 20,2022, Kurt Benkert signed with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.

Kurt Benkert re-signed to the team's practice squad on October 18,2022.

On November 15,2022, Kurt Benkert was released from the team again.

On December 12,2022, Kurt Benkert was assigned to the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.

Kurt Benkert earned his first start for the team's following game against the Vegas Vipers.

Kurt Benkert started the game off by throwing a one-yard touchdown pass to Fred Brown.

Late in the first half Kurt Benkert was hit following a throw and suffered three broken ribs, but did not leave the game.

Kurt Benkert was eventually taken out late in the fourth in favor of Pass.

Kurt Benkert was placed on the Reserve List on April 4,2023.

Kurt Benkert is an alternate for the Spacestation Gaming Halo team.