NFL teams have big concerns about Georgia football star Stetson Bennett: report

Some NFL teams are having their doubts about the Georgia football star
NFL teams have big concerns about Georgia football star Stetson Bennett: report
NFL teams have big concerns about Georgia football star Stetson Bennett: report

Stetson Bennett, the quarterback who led the Georgia football program to a pair of national championships, was never considered a high NFL Draft pick, but now there are some teams who may have some serious doubts about him now.

While there are scouts who like what they saw from Bennett on the field, there are some who worry about potential off-field issues, stemming from the quarterback's arrest earlier this year on a public intoxication charge in Dallas.

"He does some good stuff, but he might go undrafted," an executive with an NFC team told ESPN when discussing the Bulldogs' star signal caller.

"His pre-draft has not been good and there are questions about whether he'll be the pro that you need out of a backup QB."

Bennett has not been considered starting material by draft analysts or NFL scouts since declaring for the draft, but there has been plenty of optimism surrounding his prospects as a late-round selection or a backup to begin his professional career.

WATCH: Arrest video of Stetson Bennett released

"You're introducing yourself to a problem," Bennett said to police when being detained, also accusing the cops of making up a "new, pretend law."

"The door shut and somebody fell asleep," Bennett said in the exchange.

Police said they found Bennett banging on doors in the middle of the night when they apprehended him after determining he was intoxicated.

He added, "And now five million people gotta see it, don't they? Thank you boys for looking out for me. You guys are the best. Reputation ruined. 

"Everything I worked for for 20 years, ruined. But y'all boys just looking out for me, aren't ya? Thank you, sir."

Bennett's reputation may not be completely ruined, but judging by the comments of some NFL scouts, it does appear it's not all it could be.

We'll see where the quarterback goes when the NFL Draft begins on April 27.

Related: 2023 NFL Draft Order, Schedule

(ESPN)


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