On March 10, 1987, in San Diego, California, Bennett was born to Caronda and Michael Bennett.
At Texas A&M University, he caught 18 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns during his first season.
After hauling in 38 passes for 497 yards and three touchdowns during his sophomore year, he was selected as one of the eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, which is given yearly to the top tight end in the country.
Against Baylor on October 28, 2006, he caught five passes for a career-high 133 yards and two touchdowns.
Following the match, he was given the Mackey Award Player of the Week. He was named to the second team of the All-Big 12 after his sophomore campaign.
He has 49 receptions for 587 yards and four touchdowns during his junior season.
Bennett made the decision to forego his senior season and declare for the draft early after learning from an NFL committee that he would likely be selected in the first or second round of the NFL Draft following his junior season.
Martellus Bennett Age: How old is Martellus Bennett?
He is 36 years old.