Stetson Bennett, the two-time NCAA champion, has been drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft (USA Today). The Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, who won back-to-back national titles, joins the Rams after being selected at pick No. 128 (NFL.com).
Despite his impressive college career, Bennett faced a long wait during the draft process, but his selection comes as no surprise to those who have been following his journey (The Wall Street Journal). The Rams made it clear during their 2022 season that they would be updating their backup quarterback position, and Stetson Bennett seems to be the perfect fit (The Athletic).
Bennett’s road to the NFL has not been without its challenges. The Georgia quarterback started his college career as an underdog and it appears he’ll be carrying that same spirit as he enters the league (USA Today). His selection in the fourth round by the Rams marks another chapter in his Hollywood story, which now continues in Los Angeles (DawgNation).
The Rams’ decision to draft Bennett got reactions from all around the football world, with many fans expressing their thoughts on Twitter (Bleacher Report). Bennett’s selection was seen as a shock by some, as the 2021 Super Bowl champions appeared to be planning for life after current starting quarterback Matthew Stafford (Bleacher Report).
Rams’ choice of Bennett was also deemed a reach by some analysts in day three of the draft, but it remains to be seen how this move will impact the team’s performance in the future (CBS Sports).
