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Report: Rayshaun Benny forgoes NFL Draft, returning to Michigan for 2025 season

As first reported by MLive on Friday morning, Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny is forgoing the 2025 NFL Draft and is returning to Ann Arbor for his final season of eligibility.

Spoke with Michigan DL coach Lou Esposito, who says DT Rayshaun Benny will be back next year. Also loves Jaishawn Barham’s versatility — could play linebacker and edge in 2025.

— Ryan Zuke (@ryanzuke) January 17, 2025

So far during Benny’s time at Michigan, he has played in 39 games and racked up 71 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 2.