Hobart Receives Commitment from Florida State Champion Tight / Defensive End

Matt Porter of the Palm Beach Post reports that Ryan Bennett, a 6'3" 220 lb TE/DE from the Class 3A State Champion American Heritage High School (Delray Beach, FL) will attend Hobart this fall.  A link to the article is listed below:

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2012/02/01/american-heritages-blake-davis-ucf-cameron-posey-purdue-sign/

Bennett is yet another FL native to come up north to play for the Statesmen and will join the ranks of JR OL Michael Green and SO FB Dominque Ellis as Hobart's resident Floridians on the gridiron.

Based on Bennett's highlight reel (see below - he's #12 which is available per the current Hobart roster so perhaps he'll wear the same number this fall?), he's a powerful run blocker who drives opposing defenders down the field.  He is also a versatile DE who can line up in a two, three or four point stance anywhere along the line of scrimmage.  Bennett's height and wingspan makes him a threat to bat down passes and pressure opposing passers.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/679094/ryan-bennett

That said Bennett is more than just a stud athlete.  He carried a 3.6 GPA at American Heritage and will look to continue his academic success at Hobart.

Bennett holding the Class 3A State Championship Trophy

Please join me in welcoming Ryan to the Hobart Class of 2016!  Go 'Bart!