Where did Ben Sinnott go to college?

Last Modified Sep 24, 2024 09:02 GMT
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Ben Sinnott

Ben Sinnott, born in Iowa on June 14, 2002, attended Columbus High School, where he not only played football but also tennis, hockey, track, and golf. After graduating in 2020, he initially opted for the University of South Dakota but later changed his mind to Kansas State University. At the 2024 NFL Combine, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound prospect recorded a 40-inch vertical and a 4.68 forty-yard dash, while at the 2024 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Washington Commanders as #53 in the second round. He was drawn to the Commanders because he got along well with David Raih, the team's tight ends coach, and the team had been eyeing him since the Senior Bowl, according to the Washington Commanders website.

Ben Sinnott College

Ben Sinnott went to the Kansas State University in 2020-2023, majoring in marketing. He redshirted his first season but was named for the first-team All-Big 12 Conference in his sophomore and junior seasons in 2022 and 2023. Several career accolades followed him at the Kansas State Wildcats, including two nominations to the All-American team (academic and honorable mention in 2023). He also tied Brock Bowers and Dallin Holker of Colorado State for the most touchdowns at his position with his receiving total, which was fourth among FBS tight ends.

One of the most productive tight ends in school history, Sinnott tied for the most receiving touchdowns of any player at the position with 1,138 yards and 10 touchdowns at the end of his career. Among all K-State tight ends, he has the third-most receptions (82) and fourth-most receiving yards over three seasons. That's due in large part to his exceptional 2023 season, in which he recorded 676 yards and six touchdowns, as per the Washington Commanders.

Here’s an overview of Ben Sinnott’s college statistics:

Receiving Statistics
GPRECYDSTDLongREC/GAVG/C
AVG/G
2021122150110.281
2022143144743921431.9
2023124967664441456.3
Total38821138104421429.9
Scoring Statistics
GPTDRushRECRETFGPAT2PTTOT
AVG/G
202112110000061
2022144040000241.7
2023126060000363
Total38111100000661.7
Rushing Statistics
GPATTYDSTDLongAVG/A
AVG/G
2021123121941
Total123121941

Ben Sinnott’s College Honors

Ben Sinnott's college honors as per Kansas State University are as follows:
YearHonors
2023Honorable Mention All-American (Phil Steele)
2022-23All-Big 12 First Team (Coaches, Associated Press)
2023John Mackey Award semifinalist
2024Reese’s Senior Bowl Invitee
2024East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee
2023Academic All-American (College Sports Communicators)
2022-23Academic All-District (College Sports Communicators)
2021-23First Team Academic All-Big 12

Ben Sinnott High School

Ben Sinnott went to Columbus High School growing up in Iowa. He was named to the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association all-state team for three different positions (tight end, wide receiver and defensive end). During his high school reign, he managed to make an impact offensively and defensively as well. He had 61 receptions for 958 yards offensively while recording 109 tackles, earning him district honours.

For Sinnott, growing up in Waterloo, Iowa, sports were more than just football because he participated in baseball, golf, tennis, and track as a multisport athlete. However, he was an excellent hockey player, which he began at the age of three. Throughout his four years of high school, he scored 130 goals and totaled 206 points, as per the Washington Commanders' website. During the team's playoff run in the 2019-20 season, he had one goal and three assists.

FAQs on Ben Sinnott

A. Ben Sinnott had the finest season of his career in 2023, finishing with a 76.1 in the category and a 72.8 in pass blocking. In the Big 12, his run block grade was the highest.

A. Ben Sinnott’s 40-yard dash time was 4.68 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine.

A. At the 2024 NFL Draft, Ben Sinnott was the #53 pick in the second round.

A. Yes, Ben Sinnott was drafted by the Washington Commanders; he signed a rookie four-year contract worth $7.22 million.

A. Ben Sinnott is 22 years old as of September 2024. He was born on June 14, 2002.

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