95Keeanu Benton
DT · 4th season
YR 4
Current depth chart
DT2SecondYR 4
Depth relationships
Bio
Keeanu Benton, a 6'4", 290-pound nose tackle from Janesville, Wisconsin, was drafted by Pittsburgh in the second round (49th overall) in 2023 out of Wisconsin. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of 2023 against San Francisco and his first career start in Week 5 against Baltimore. Over three completed seasons with the Steelers, Benton has appeared in 51 regular-season games with 40 starts, recording 122 tackles, 7.5 sacks, nine passes defensed, and one interception. In 2025, he played all 17 games as a starter, posting career highs of 51 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 12 quarterback hits, with his sacks tied for 11th among defensive tackles.
Keeanu Benton played 18 games in 2025 with a 63% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'4"Weight290 lbHometownJanesville, WIAge25CollegeWisconsinDraftedRound 2 · #49 overall · 2023 · PITExperience3 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.8Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $4.3MCap 0.8%
T-71 of 217 · DT market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
51
TACKLES
6
TFL
5.5
SACKS
1
PBU
1
FF
Career path
WISCONSIN2019 – 2022
STEELERS2023 — present
Drafted · Round 2 · Pick 49