Keeanu Benton was drafted No. 49 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 18 · #49 overall
Keeanu Benton Wisconsin Draft
Keeanu Benton was drafted No. 49 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1750th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Keeanu Benton came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
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Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 309 lbs
- Hometown
- Janesville, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 35 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1750th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Keeanu Benton.
Illinois College
North Dakota State
Michigan State
South Carolina
Wisconsin in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keeanu Benton in the 2023 NFL Draft
Keeanu Benton is a Nose tackle out of Wisconsin selected No. 49 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 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 Keeanu Benton drafted?
Keeanu Benton was selected No. 49 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/keeanu-benton.
What college did Keeanu Benton play for?
Keeanu Benton 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 Keeanu Benton's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/keeanu-benton.