Biography

Keeanu Kyrie Benton (born July 17, 2001) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Early life Benton grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and attended Joseph A. Craig High School, where he competed in football and wrestling. As a senior, he made 75 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery. Benton committed to play college football at Wisconsin over an offer from Iowa. College career Benton played college football at Wisconsin from 2019 to 2022. He played in 13 games and made six starts at nose tackle as a freshman and finished the season with 12 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. He played in seven games and made seven starts at nose tackle during his sophomore season. He was named second team All-Big Ten Conference as a junior after making 25 tackles with five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was named Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2022.

Career Details

Recent Matches (Pittsburgh Steelers)

@ Cleveland Browns

0 - 10L12/28/2025

@ Arizona Cardinals

0 - 20L12/17/1961

@ Washington Commanders

30 - 14W12/10/1961

vs Philadelphia Eagles

24 - 35L12/3/1961

vs Arizona Cardinals

30 - 27W11/26/1961

@ New York Giants

21 - 42L11/19/1961

vs Dallas Cowboys

37 - 7W11/12/1961

@ Cleveland Browns

17 - 13W11/5/1961