KENNESAW, Ga. – Former Kennesaw State football standouts
Coleman Bennett and
Caleb Offord both agreed to terms as free agents following the conclusion of this weekend's NFL Draft. Bennett signed with the Chicago Bears, while Offord joined the Las Vegas Raiders.
The pair become the seventh and eighth Owls to sign deals in the National Football League and the 10
th and 11
th Pro Owls overall. Bennett becomes the third Owl to sign with the Bears organization, joining Travis Bell (2023, 2024) and Auzoyah Alufohai (2021-22), while Offord becomes the first Owl in the Raiders organization.
Bennett played in all 14 games for KSU, finishing as the Owls' leading rusher. He rolled up 764 rushing yards on 157 carries to rank ninth in Conference USA, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, with four scores. He also hauled in 314 receiving yards on 27 catches with three touchdowns through the air.
In total, the all-CUSA honorable mention amassed 1,078 all-purpose yards. Bennett finished his NCAA career with a whopping 4,265 all-purpose yards. A CSC Academic All-District selection, the Florida native also shined in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA in his master's program in business administration.
Offord was another stellar newcomer for the Owls in the backend of the defense. In just 12 games played (missed two due to injury), he recorded 47 tackles (30 solo), 7.0 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and a scoop and score, as well as a whopping 11 pass breakups.
Despite missing two games, the all-CUSA second-teamer finished second in the league with 13 passes defended on the season and ninth in fumbles recovered.
Both Owls had busy offseasons. Bennett participated in the 2026 Hula Bowl College All-Star Game on Jan. 10, while both participated at Kennesaw State's Pro Day.
Season ticket purchases are fully underway for reigning Conference USA Champions Kennesaw State's 2026 home schedule. Tickets can be purchased through KSUOwls.com/tickets, by phone at 470-578-6957, or by emailing tickets@kennesaw.edu.
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