University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Bennett Warren headshot
Jersey Number 68

Bennett Warren

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-6 / 290
  • Hometown:
    Houston, Texas
  • High School:
    Fort Bend Christian Academy
  • Prev School:
    Tennessee
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
HONORS:
First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll 

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2024-25 seasons at Tennessee. 

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2024-25) at Tennessee • in 2025, played in all 13 games, seeing action as a reserve on the offensive line at tackle and on special teams • in 2024, redshirted while playing in five games. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, Texas • wore No. 76 for the Eagles and was coached by Jordan Black • helped lead team to a state championship as a junior in 2022 and helped pave the way for multiple deeps runs in the TAPPS Division II state playoffs during his career • named a Division II All-District 5 first-team selection in 2023 • honored as a 2023 High School All-American and was invited to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl • participated in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl in Honolulu • Division II All-District 4 First Team in 2022 and second team pick in 2021 • consensus four-star prospect • ranked as the No. 73 recruit in the nation according to ESPN, the No. 6 tackle prospect nationally and as the No. 11 player in Texas • played basketball and was on the track and field team, throwing shot put and discus. 

PERSONAL: Son of Kathi and Stephen Warren.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29