Las Vegas Raiders sign CB Jakorian Bennett to four-year deal
Announced on Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders sign CB Jakorian Bennett. The cornerback from Maryland stands 5 feet 11 and weighs 195 pounds and was taken with the 104th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
“I think watching Jakorian and spending time watching him in 2021 and then 2022, the one thing that we saw was just some growth and development as a defensive back, and specifically his ability,” said General Manager Dave Ziegler as the Raiders sign CB Jakorian Bennett. “He improved his ability to defend the football, especially making plays down the field, which for a defensive back is one of the more difficult things where you’re running and tracking vertical routes, your back is to the quarterback, being able to find and play the ball.
Bennett started his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College and then transferred to the University of Maryland where he played in 28 games while making 24 starts over the course of three seasons. Bennett finished with 69 tackles, 55 solo tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, five picks, and 26 passes defensed.
The cornerback was a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference player for the 2021-2022 season. After becoming first among all Power-5 defensive backs in 2021 with 16 passes defended, he led Maryland in 2022 and tied for third in the Big Ten in passes defended.
“He’s very fast, as evident to his 40 speed,” Ziegler added. “He ran a 4.30 I believe at the Combine, and you can see that speed on tape. His ability to close space. Also, a good sturdy build, physical kid, someone who we also think is going to be able to contribute in the kicking game, which is important for us. So, his speed, explosiveness, and like I said, I think his growth from ‘21 to ’22, and we think there’s some more growth for him to do and we’re excited about that.”
As the Las Vegas Raiders sign CB Jakorian Bennett, we welcome the Terrapin as part of our secondary.