Theo Benedet

Nationality

United States

Born

2001-12-10

Height

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Weight

304 lb (138 kg)

Number

#79

Theo Benedet (born October 12, 2001) is a Canadian professional football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds. His nickname is the "Canadian Eagle". Early life Benedet was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He attended Handsworth Secondary School. He grew up a fan of the BC Lions but did not compete at football seriously until he was in 10th grade at Handsworth. He committed to play U Sports football for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds.