Jeff Bennett is a depth-chart RB with local roots and upside in Samford’s backfield
In the 2024 season, Jonathan Bennett appeared in one game and logged 1 carry for 5 yards, so he’s still a developmental piece rather than a proven workload back[2][3]. What makes him interesting is the context: Samford added him as a Birmingham-area transfer, and local coverage framed him as part of a broader running back reset with room to climb if he brings toughness, reliability, and special-teams value[13]. For a team, he profiles as a low-risk depth add with upside, not a headline bell cow—yet.
