Kelvin
Benjamin.
Kelvin
Benjamin.
Florida State· 6'5"· 240 lb· 4.61s 40
The Carolina Panthers primarily run a vertical passing attack that emphasizes isolating bigger receivers on the outside, and quick timing routes to create separation.
As a rookie, he immediately stepped into a starting 'X' receiver role, projecting as a long-term primary target with high-volume usage.
A West Coast offense that relies on precise route running and quick separation would diminish his impact.
His size and catch radius are ideal for contested catches and red-zone targets, aligning perfectly with a system that prioritizes verticality and jump-ball opportunities.
Selected #28 overall in Round 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft by Carolina Panthers out of Florida State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.61sp50
- Vertical
- 32.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 119inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.33sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.39sp50
- Bench
- 13repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Florida State | 13 | 30 | 495 | 4 |
| 2013 | Florida State | 14 | 54 | 1011 | 15 |
| Career | — | 27 | 84 | 1506 | 19 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Kelvin Benjamin was a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs. He showed promise early in his career but struggled with consistency and injuries.