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Michael Bennett is a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks worth approximately $22 million dollars.
Bennett, born November 13, 1985, played college football at Texas A&M and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He is the brother of Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett.
Michael Bennett Net Worth 2017: $22 Million
Michael Bennett, a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl champion defensive lineman, has a net worth of approximately $22 million.
1985-2005
Bennett attended Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Texas, where he played football, baseball, and competed in track. In football, he earned first-team All-District honors as a defensive lineman in his senior year, after compiling 110 tackles and four sacks. He also earned honorable mention All-District honors as a junior.
In track & field, Bennett was a standout discus thrower, with a top-throw of 45.72 meters. Bennett also ran a 4.79-second 40-yard dash and jumped 36.5 inches in the vertical jump
2005-2012
In 2005, as a freshman at Texas A&M, he made 27 tackles, including 3.5 quarterback sacks, while seeing action in all 11 games.
In 2006, he was the team’s top tackler among defenders that did not start a game—he posted 27 tackles.
In 2007, he was selected to the honorable mention All-Big 12 team at defensive end after registered 43 tackles including six tackles for a loss of yardage.
In 2008, Bennett played in 11 games and made 42 tackles with 12.5 for losses and 2.5 sacks.
Bennett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks on April 27, 2009. Bennett was then waived by the Seahawks on October 10, 2009 in order to make room for offensive tackle Kyle Williams. He was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 12, 2009.
2013-Present
Bennett was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks on March 14, 2013, signing a 1-year contract reportedly worth $4.8 million, with $1.5 million guaranteed.
On December 2, 2013, Bennett scored his first NFL touchdown.
On March 10, 2014, the Seahawks re-signed Bennett to a four-year, $28.5 million contract with $16 million guaranteed.
On December 30, 2016, Bennett signed a three-year $31.5 million contract extension with the Seahawks, with one year still on his previous contract, now keeping Bennett signed through the 2020 season.
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