Caleb Benenoch


Caleb Orobosa Benenoch is an American football guard and tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football at UCLA and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys.

College career

Benenoch played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 2013 to 2015.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Benenoch was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played in five games as a rookie, earning his first career start at the right guard position in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears in place of the injured Kevin Pamphile.
In 2018, Benenoch was named the Buccaneers starting right guard, starting all 16 games.
On September 10, 2019, Benenoch was released by the Buccaneers.

New England Patriots

On September 17, 2019, Benenoch signed with the New England Patriots. On October 1, 2019, he was released.

Carolina Panthers

On October 1, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on October 22, 2019.

Dallas Cowboys

Benenoch was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2019, after a season-ending injury to Connor Williams. He was released on December 14, 2019.

Detroit Lions

On December 16, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.