2012: Appeared in two games as a reserve ... made collegiate debut against Esatern Michigan ... also played versus Ball State.
2011: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Three-year letterwinner at Eastern High School ... two-time team captain ... started on both offensive and defensive lines ... earned all-state honors ... three-time first-team all-district selection ... ranked as No. 1 offensive guard in Kentucky by ESPN.com ... rated as 146th best offensive guard in nation ... named Kentucky Lineman of the Year by Anthony Munoz Foundation ... earned Best of the Bluegrass All-Star recognition ... named All-Southeast Region offensive guard by Prepstar Magazine ... team's offensive MVP in final season ... volunteered with local youth football league.
Personal: Given name is Nicholas Michael Bennett ... parents' names are Michael and Kimberly Bennett ... father served as captain in infantry branch of U.S. Army ... major is undeclared.
