Ben Sinnott Explained

Ben Sinnott
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:82
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:14 June 2002
Birth Place:Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:247
High School:Columbus (Waterloo, Iowa)
College:Kansas State (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:2
Draftpick:53
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Pfr:SinnBe00

Benjamin Sinnott (; born June 14, 2002) is an American football tight end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats, earning two All-Big 12 honors prior to being selected by the Commanders in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Sinnott was born on June 14, 2002, in Waterloo, Iowa, later attending Columbus High School.[1] [2] He committed to play college football for the South Dakota Coyotes before changing to the Kansas State Wildcats.[3]

College career

Sinnott redshirted his true freshman season at Kansas State.[4] He caught two passes for 15 yards and rushed three times for 12 yards and one touchdown during his redshirt freshman season.[5] Sinnott was named first-team All-Big 12 Conference as a redshirt sophomore after catching 31 passes for 447 yards and four touchdowns.[6]

Professional career

Sinnott was selected by the Washington Commanders in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 14, 2024.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 14, 2024 . . 97–98.
  2. Web site: Robinett . Kellis . December 29, 2022 . How Ben Sinnott became a star tight end at Kansas State after starting out as walk-on . January 11, 2023 . The Wichita Eagle.
  3. Web site: Sailor Star Ben Sinnott Switches to Kansas State. Rick. Coleman. KWWL.com. January 30, 2020. December 20, 2022.
  4. Web site: Green . Arne . September 29, 2022 . K-State football's Ben Sinnott looks to build off strong Oklahoma game . December 20, 2022 . The Topeka Capital-Journal.
  5. Web site: Green . Arne . November 17, 2022 . Kansas State football tight end Ben Sinnott turning heads as receiver . December 20, 2022 . The Topeka Capital-Journal.
  6. Web site: KU, K-State football combine to put 26 on All-Big 12 teams. KWCH.com. November 30, 2022. December 20, 2022.
  7. Web site: Selby . Zach . April 26, 2024 . Commanders draft TE Ben Sinnott with No. 53 overall pick . 28 April 2024 . Commanders.com.
  8. Web site: Commanders wrap up 2024 draft signings with Jayden Daniels, Ben Sinnott, Brandon Coleman . June 14, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . Commanders.com . en-US.