Benny Sapp III


Benjamin Sapp III is an American professional football safety who currently plays for Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Northern Iowa Panthers.

College career

In Sapp's career for the Golden Gophers he played in six game notching eight total tackles. After two seasons for Minnesota, Sapp decided to transfer to play for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Sapp signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. In the final preseason game versus the Seattle Seahawks, Sapp intercepeted a pass. Sapp made his NFL debut in Week 11 of the 2023 season playing eight snaps in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He was elevated to the active roster for Week 12 on November 22, 2023, and Week 16. Sapp was signed to the active roster on December 30. He was released on August 27, 2024.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 9, 2024, Sapp signed with the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 6, 2025. On June 2, Sapp was released by the Falcons.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Personal life

He is the son of former NFL player Benny Sapp II.