Kelvin Benjamin was drafted No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Kelvin Benjamin Florida State Draft
Kelvin Benjamin was drafted No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2275th at Florida State
The pick
How Kelvin Benjamin came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 240 lbs
- Hometown
- Belle Glade, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2275th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1882% of career value
- Final season
- 20184 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Kelvin Benjamin.
Louisville
Washington State
Florida
Northern Illinois
Florida State in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#78
Laveranues Coles
WR · NYJ · 2000
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#20
Javon Walker
WR · GB · 2002
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#23
Jessie Hester
WR · LV · 1985
Florida State
#120
Hassan Jones
WR · MIN · 1986
Florida State
#4
Peter Warrick
WR · CIN · 2000
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kelvin Benjamin in the 2014 NFL Draft
Kelvin Benjamin is a Wide receiver out of Florida State selected No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Kelvin Benjamin drafted?
Kelvin Benjamin was selected No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/kelvin-benjamin.
What college did Kelvin Benjamin play for?
Kelvin Benjamin played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Kelvin Benjamin's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/kelvin-benjamin.