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107
Games
3,703
Rush Yards
13
Rush TD
159
Receptions
1,294
Rec Yards
11
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Michael Bennett Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 2001 draft class in rushing yards (3,703).
- Best statistical season: 2002 with MIN (1,296 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIN | 13 | 172 | 682 | 2 |
| 2002 | MIN | 16 | 255 | 1,296 | 5 |
| 2003 | MIN | 8 | 90 | 447 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIN | 10 | 70 | 276 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | 16 | 126 | 473 | 3 |
| 2006 | KC | 8 | 36 | 200 | 0 |
| 2007 | TB | 13 | 60 | 239 | 1 |
| 2008 | TB | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | SD | 5 | 23 | 65 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | 5 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Career | 97 | 841 | 3,701 | 13 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIN | 13 | 38 | 29 | 226 | 1 |
| 2002 | MIN | 16 | 41 | 37 | 351 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIN | 8 | 0 | 12 | 132 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIN | 10 | 0 | 21 | 207 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | 16 | 0 | 27 | 124 | 2 |
| 2006 | KC | 8 | 0 | 9 | 77 | 0 |
| 2007 | TB | 13 | 0 | 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 2008 | TB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | SD | 5 | 7 | 6 | 65 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Career | 97 | 88 | 159 | 1,292 | 6 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Michael Bennett is a former running back out of Wisconsin, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 27th overall pick (round 1) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 107 regular-season games from 2001 to 2010, with the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
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