The NFL Draft quarterback class of 2023 is headlined by stars like CJ Stroud, Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson, but there are some other intriguing signal-callers expected to be available late in the draft. One is back-to-back National Champion Stetson Bennett of Georgia.
The Georgia Bulldogs have certainly been a defensive team in recent years, but that doesn’t mean their offense was weak in any way. Bennett threw for 56 touchdowns and 14 interceptions over the past two seasons and proved himself a winner despite his many question marks. First off, Bennett turns 26 in October, and he’s not a physical six-foot-tall specimen. There will certainly be several teams interested in Bennett, but the pre-design process has reportedly not been kind to him.
Bennett was arrested for public intoxication in Dallas in late January, and reportedly failed his multiple interviews. According to an NFC manager, Bennett cannot be drafted.
“He’s doing some good things, but he can’t be called up,” an NFC exec told ESPN. “His pre-draft was not good and there are doubts that he will be the pro you need from a backup QB.”
Bennett is CBS Sports’ No. 306 prospect and the No. 11 quarterback in the league. The former walk-on has already established himself as a Bulldog legend, but he wants to take that success to the next level. Bennett was probably never seen as a Day 1 or Day 2 draft pick, but this recent report indicates he could be an undrafted free agent. If that were to happen, keep an eye on the Baltimore Ravens, as they hired former Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken earlier this offseason.