Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett Jr. was born on November 13, 1985, in Avondale, Louisiana. He attended Alief Taylor High School and later played college football at Texas A&M. Undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Bennett began his professional career with the Seattle Seahawks before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. He spent four seasons with the Buccaneers, steadily increasing his on-field production, culminating in a 2012 season where he recorded 9 sacks and 41 combined tackles across 16 starts.

Bennett returned to the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, where he became a prominent member of the “Legion of Boom” defense. During his tenure with the Seahawks, he achieved significant milestones, including winning Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. He earned three Pro Bowl selections (2015, 2016, 2017) and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro in 2015 by the Pro Football Writers. His impactful performance continued with multiple seasons of double-digit tackles for loss and consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In 2018, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, playing a crucial role in their defense before being traded to the New England Patriots in 2019 and later to the Dallas Cowboys in the same year. He announced his retirement from the NFL in 2020 after an 11-year career.

Following his NFL career, Bennett transitioned into various endeavors. He co-founded The Bennett Foundation, focusing on health and wellness initiatives. He also ventured into the design world, establishing Studio Kër, a furniture design firm. Through his work with Studio Kër, Bennett explores themes of ancestry and community, integrating social justice perspectives into his designs. His post-NFL career reflects a commitment to personal growth and leveraging his platform for broader social impact.