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The Current Top 10 Undrafted NFL Players

By Kyle Davis

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

#8 Michael Bennett – DE – Seattle Seahawks

Michael Bennett was signed by the Seahawks after his 2009 season at Texas A&M.  Most considered his undrafted status a result of his inconsistent play in college.  After making the 53 man roster, he was released by the Seahawks in his rookie season and signed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In his three-year stint with the Bucs, he totaled 82 tackles and 14 sacks.  Bennett was primarily used as a pass rushing DT.

In 2013, Bennett was signed back to the Seahawks, and this is when he hit his stride.  He had 8.5 sacks that season as a rotational DE, helping the stout defensive front seven on their way to a Super Bowl title.

Over the last two years, Bennett has added 17 more sacks to his personal stat sheet and continues to be a beast in Seattle.  He was voted to his first Pro Bowl in 2015, winning Defensive MVP.

Bennett continues to be a major part of the Seahawks defensive attack. He’s counted on to set the tone and make life miserable for the opposing quarterback. However, his unhappiness about his contract could eventually lead to some miserable moments for the Seahawks.

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