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Canadian offensive lineman Theo Benedet is attracting a lot of attention at the Chicago Bears' practice camp.
A native of Toronto and former offensive lineman with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds, Benedet is emerging as one of this summer's revelations.
At 6 feet 7 inches and 310 pounds, he's the ideal size for the left-blocking position.
Benedet is currently battling Braxton Jones for the starting role in this crucial position.
Was pleasantly surprised with the Theo Benedet tape from the Bills game Had some nice reps in pass pro and was a genuine strength in the run game. Good feel for positioning His technique still needs a lot of work, gives up his chest way too easily, but he has some stuff… pic.twitter.com/WvOInaKjnW
– Luke O'Grady (@LukeOGrady) August 19, 2025
His mobility and protective technique against explosive quarterback chasers impress coaches and observers alike.
For a player who cut his teeth in Canadian college football, competing with NFL veterans is a testament to his high potential. The Canadiens arrived in Chicago as an undrafted player before spending last season on the Bears practice squad.
In the space of a year, his progress was meteoric.
A Canadian representative and a Québécois agent in the equation
What makes the story even more interesting is that Benedet is represented by Québécois agent Sasha Ghavami, already well known for having led several Canadian players to the NFL.
If Benedet succeeds in establishing himself as a starter this season, he will become an inspiring example for young Canadian athletes aspiring to the highest level.
If the Toronto colossus maintains this level of play, the Bears and new coach Ben Johnson could well entrust him with the responsibility of protecting the blind side of their quarterback from the very first game.
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