Michael Bennett was drafted No. 27 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3431st at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Michael Bennett came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3431st among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2985% of career value
- Final season
- 20109 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Bennett.
UCLA
Florida State
Ohio State
Wisconsin in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jonathan Taylor
RB · IND · 2020
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#15
Melvin Gordon
RB · LAC · 2015
Wisconsin · 2× Pro Bowl
#130
James White
RB · NE · 2014
Wisconsin
#11
Ron Dayne
RB · NYG · 2000
Wisconsin
#51
Terrell Fletcher
RB · LAC · 1995
Wisconsin
#58
Montee Ball
RB · DEN · 2013
Wisconsin
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Bennett in the 2001 NFL Draft
Michael Bennett is a Running back out of Wisconsin selected No. 27 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Bennett drafted?
Michael Bennett was selected No. 27 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/michael-bennett.
What college did Michael Bennett play for?
Michael Bennett played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Michael Bennett's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/michael-bennett.