After redshirting the 2014 season, Benzschawel battled a knee injury before his redshirt freshman season.[4]
During his sophomore season, Benzschawel started every game at offensive guard.[5]
Preceding his junior season, Benzschawel was named a pre-season All American by USA Today.[5] He injured his leg early in the season against Florida Atlantic.[6] After being listed as questionable in the injury report for the following game,[7] he wound up playing against BYU.[8]
After the season, he was named a third-team All-American.[9] He projected as a mid-round pick,[9] with reports highlighting his awareness and long arms.[10] Eventually, he decided not to enter the 2018 NFL draft[11] after consulting with the NFL Draft Advisory Board.[12]
In August 2018, Benzschawel was named a preseason second-team All-America by CBS Sports.[13] He was also named a preseason first-team All-American by USA Today[14] and the Associated Press.[15] At the end of the season, Benzschawel was named a Consensus All-American.[16]
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Benzschawel was signed by the Detroit Lions.[18] On September 5, 2020, Benzchawel was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was released from the practice squad on October 22, 2020.[21] Benzschawel was re-signed to the practice squad on October 24.[22] He was released on December 4, 2020.[23]
Houston Texans
On December 9, 2020, Benzschawel was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[24] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[26] He was waived on April 12, 2021.[27]
Washington Football Team
Benzschawel was claimed off waivers by the Washington Football Team on April 13, 2021.[28] He was released on August 31, 2021,[29] but re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[30] On January 10, 2022, Benzschawel signed a reserve/future contract after the 2021 regular season ended.[31] He was released on July 30, 2022.[32]
On December 20, 2022, Benzschawel signed with the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans, but was released three days later.[35]
Personal life
Benzschawel's brother Luke played tight end for the Badgers.[36] The brothers' father also played at UW as a nose guard.[1] Beau is an avid fisherman.[37]