Caleb Benenoch
Caleb Orobosa Benenoch is an American former professional football guard. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Calgary Stampeders.
Early life
Benenoch was born in Nigeria and played association football in early childhood before migrating to Katy, Texas, at nine. He started to play American football by mistake as his mother signed him up for "football".
College career
Benenoch played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 2013 to 2015.
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Benenoch was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the 2016 NFL draft. He played in five games as a rookie, earning his first career start at the right guard position in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears in place of the injured Kevin Pamphile.
In 2018, Benenoch was named the Buccaneers starting right guard, starting all 16 games.
On September 10, 2019, Benenoch was released by the Buccaneers.
On September 17, 2019, Benenoch signed with the New England Patriots. On October 1, he was released by the Patriots.
Carolina Panthers
On October 1, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was released by Carolina on October 22.
Dallas Cowboys
Benenoch was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2019, following a season-ending injury to Connor Williams. He was released by the Cowboys on December 14.
Detroit Lions
On December 16, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. Benenoch was released by the Lions on August 23, 2020.
New England Patriots (second stint)
On September 12, 2020, Benenoch was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. Benenoch was placed on the practice squad/injured list by the team on November 13. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.
Buffalo Bills
On August 4, 2021, Benenoch was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived by Buffalo on August 15.
New Orleans Saints
On August 18, 2021, Benenoch signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released by New Orleans on August 31, and was subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad. Benenoch was promoted to the active roster on December 2.
On August 8, 2022, Benenoch signed with the New York Jets. On August 23, he was released by the Jets.
Calgary Stampeders
On April 5, 2023, Benenoch signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was released on May 19. On May 21, Benenoch re-signed with the Stampeders. He was again released by Calgary on July 25.