Benton played college football at Liberty University.[1]
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Benton signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2020.[2] He was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day.[3] Benton was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[4] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 22, 2020,[5] and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021.[6]
Benton was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021.[7] Benton was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.[8]
New England Patriots
On October 6, 2021, Benton was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[9] He was released on October 26, 2021.[10]
Seattle Seahawks
On December 1, 2021, Benton was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[11] He was released on December 7.[12]
New York Jets
On December 8, 2021, Benton was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[13] He was released on December 30.[14]
Tennessee Titans
On August 9, 2022, Benton signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was waived a week later.[15][16]
References
^"Elijah Benton". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
