23 Facts About Stetson Bennett

Stetson Fleming Bennett IV was born on October 28,1997 and is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.

Stetson Bennett played college football for the Jones College Bobcats and Georgia Bulldogs.

Stetson Bennett was a walk-on at Georgia his freshman season in 2017.

Stetson Bennett did not take a snap the whole season.

Stetson Bennett was a three-star prospect heading into his transfer.

Stetson Bennett was about to join the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, but he ended up returning to Georgia.

Stetson Bennett appeared in eight games, of which he played significant time in six of them.

Stetson Bennett finished with 1,179 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, and six interceptions to go along with two rushing touchdowns.

Stetson Bennett began his 5th-year senior season as the backup to JT Daniels.

Stetson Bennett made his first appearance and first start of the 2021 season against the UAB Blazers after Daniels went down with an oblique injury.

In that game, Stetson Bennett tied the record for most touchdowns in a game by a Georgia quarterback, with five.

Stetson Bennett finished the season with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Stetson Bennett was criticized for the loss, leading many to believe that JT Daniels should get the start against Michigan in the Orange Bowl.

Stetson Bennett remained the starter and helped lead the Bulldogs to a victory over Michigan.

Stetson Bennett led the Bulldogs to a victory in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game in a rematch against Alabama to give Georgia their first national title since 1980.

On January 20,2022, just ten days after winning the National Championship and amid speculation that he would transfer, Stetson Bennett announced his return to Georgia.

Stetson Bennett finished the year with 20 passing touchdowns, 3,425 passing yards, six interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.

On December 5,2022, Stetson Bennett was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing fourth.

Stetson Bennett was named the offensive MVP of the game after combining for six total touchdowns.

Stetson Bennett was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round, 128th overall, in the 2023 NFL draft.

Stetson Bennett IV is the son of Denise and Stetson Bennett III.

Stetson Bennett's parents met at and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.

Stetson Bennett is the grandson of Buddy Stetson Bennett, who played quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1958 to 1960 and later was a coach.