When it came to speed, there was zero concerns with Jakorian Bennett. The Maryland cornerback blazed a 4.30-flat 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine while measuring and weighing in at 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-round pick is showcasing that dazzling speed at training camp. It wasn’t just merely clocked jets, it’s showing up on the practice field. But where Bennett is impressing the coaching staff is maturity and retention.
“He’s mature, really a pleasure to work with,” Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said of the rookie corner. “Takes the game very seriously, intelligent, can learn quick and then take it from the meeting room to the field.