Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Caleb Benenoch was born August 2, 1994, in Lagos, Nigeria. He was drafted 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, 2019, he was released. On October 1, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on October 22, 2019. Benenoch was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2019, after a season-ending injury to Connor Williams. He was released on December 14, 2019. On December 16, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. Benenoch was released by the Lions on August 23, 2020. 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. He 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.