Jakorian Bennett

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Jakorian Bennett would start his football journey late, only playing one season at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. Following a standout single season, Bennett would then go on to play football in junior college at Hutchinson Community College for two seasons, recording 25 tackles, three interceptions and three tackles for loss. In 2019, he earned first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors. Jakorian would then be labeled a 3-star recruit due to his standout play at JUCO, earning 27 division-I offers and choosing to attend the University of Maryland where he would become a standout instantly. In 2022, Jakorian would lead the nation in pass breakups with 27 while leading his team to a bowl game victory, a game in which he was named the MVP. After declaring for the NFL draft in 2022, Jakorian would be selected in the 4th round by the Las Vegas Raiders and instantly earn playing time in his first season tallying 32 tackles and 3 pass defenses. Heading into his second season in 2024, Jakorian is expected to play a crucial role in the Las Vegas Raiders secondary. Jakorian would prove to be one of the best players on the defensive side of the ball in 2024 before his season would end with a shoulder injury. With a new coach, the Raiders look to turn things around in 2025 and Jakorian will be a crucial part of that. Jakorian’s play on the field has been very efficient. Jakorian ranks among CBs that have played a minimum of 450 snaps - zero TD’s allowed (1st in NFL), 176 receiving yards allowed (2nd), 18 receptions allowed (3rd), 7 pass break ups, and a 62.4 QBR for opposing quarterbacks when throwing at him (5th). On August 4th, 2025 Jakorian was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. He will be a key contributor for the defending Super Bowl champions defense. Career Highlights & Awards: Duke's Mayo Bowl MVP (2022)