Andrew Russell Bennett (born August 26, 1978 in
Berkeley, California) is an American football player
in the National Football League. Bennett plays wide
receiver for the St. Louis Rams, who acquired him as
an free agent on March 3, 2007. He signed a six-year
deal worth $30 million with $10 million in
guarantees. During the 2004 season he tied an NFL
record by scoring eight touchdowns in a three game
span.
Bennett attended Miramonte High School in Orinda,
California and was a three sport standout in
football, baseball, and basketball. As a senior
football quarterback, he won first team All-League
and second team All-Bay Area honors, after he passed
for 2,308 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for six
touchdowns. In baseball, he batted .430 and won
first team All-League honors.
