Jerome Bennett Class: Junior Hometown: Southfield, MI High School: Southfield Height / Weight: 6-0 / 246 Position: Defensive Line Birthdate: 02/05/1985

SCOUTING REPORT
Talented athlete that made the move from linebacker to defensive end during the winter ... expected to play a reserve role with the defensive unit while contributing on special teams ... intense, high-motor style of player.

2003 SEASON
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Named one of Michigan's top 50 players ... three-time all-area and all-conference honoree ... all-state selection as a senior ... had 78 solo tackles, 56 assisted tackles, five sacks, three interceptions and two touchdowns as a senior ... helped team to consecutive conference champions as a junior and senior ... set a Michigan High School record with six quarterback sacks in a game as a sophomore ... lettered all four seasons in football and served as team captain ... also lettered two seasons each in wrestling and track, serving as team captain on both teams ... coached by David Reese.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 5, 1985 (19 years old) ... son of Nathan and Gabriele Bennett ... came to the U.S. from Germany in 1995 ... majoring in German.