Stetson Bennett is an American football player who currently plays as a quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team. Bennett was born on October 28, 1997, in Blackshear, Georgia, and attended Pierce County High School where he played football and baseball.
After graduating from high school, Bennett initially committed to play football at Georgia Military College but ultimately decided to walk-on at the University of Georgia. He redshirted his first year with the Bulldogs in 2017 and then served as a backup quarterback in 2018 and 2019.
Bennett finally got his chance to start in 2020, and he led the Bulldogs to an 8-2 record and a victory in the Peach Bowl. He completed 55.5% of his passes for 2,211 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions during the season.
Stetson Bennett’s Parents
Stetson Bennett's parents are Denise Bennett and Stetson Bennett III. They are both into business. They own Bennett’s Hometown Pharmacy and have invested in many other pharmacies. The couple met and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.
Stetson Bennett’s Father
Stetson Bennett III (Stetson Bennett IV’s Father) is the grandson of Buddy Bennett, who played quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1958 to 1960 and later was a coach.
Stetson Bennett’s Mother
Denise Bennett, Stetson's mom, spoke to 11Alive's Maria Martin after her son's championship victory last year. She got emotional during the interview and said she was “thankful” and also said she was feeling a “lifetime of emotions.”
Denise has been a lifetime Georgia Bulldogs fan and could not have been any happier, after her son (Stetson Bennett) won the National Championship.
Stetson Bennett’s Girlfriend
Stetson Bennett is currently dating Cameron Liss.
The two fell in love while living in Athens, Georgia, where Cameron was born and raised.
She graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School and then enrolled at GCU to pursue a double major in biology and psychology with a minor in Spanish.
Liss was destined to develop a liking for the Bulldogs because both of her parents went to the same university.
Stetson Bennett’s Brothers
Stetson Bennett has three brothers named Luke Bennett, Maverick Bennett, and Knox Bennett.
Luke Bennett is currently on pace to join the Bulldogs and carry on the Bulldogs' tradition.
According to multiple reports, all four siblings play sports and thrive in them.
Even Stetson’s grandfather, Buddy Bennett, was a quarterback at the University of South Carolina.
Therefore, we can say that football runs through the Bennett family and joining Bulldogs is a tradition.
Stetson Bennett’s Sister
Stetson Bennett's sister Olivia Bennett is a Softball player for Georgia Impact Premier '07 - Sullivan.
She is currently attending her first year at Pierce County High School in the class of 2026. She plays for Pierce County Softball and also Georgia Softball.
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