Bennet played his college ball at the University of Southern Carolina from 1951-1953. NIcknamed "Mule", Bennett played both offensive and defensive end, earning All Atlantic Coast All-Star honours in 1953 as the leading pass receiver. Bennett also appeared in the Blue-Grey All-Star game in 1953. Bennett played one season for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1954 before going on to a career with the US Air Force. The retired USAF Colonel was elected to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
| Team | Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTT | 1954 | 26 | 321 | 12.3 | 25 | 0 |
Games played statistics were not kept in 1954.
