Michael Bennett ( running back ) Michael A . Bennett ( born August 13 , 1978 ) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 27th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft . He played college football at Wisconsin . A Pro Bowl selection with the Vikings in 2002 , Bennett has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints , Kansas City Chiefs , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , San Diego Chargers , and Oakland Raiders . He was one of the fastest sprinters in college history clocking in a record 4 . 13 in the 40 - yard dash , the second fastest in NFL history behind only Bo Jackson who ran a 4 . 12 . Early years . Bennett attended Milwaukee Trade and Technical High School . As a senior , he was ranked the top football player in the state , and was an All - State selection . As a junior at the 1997 state track meet , he set records in the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes , then broke both records as a senior in 1998 . College career . Bennett attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison and was a standout in football and in track as a sprinter . He spent two years as a backup to Ron Dayne , but , as a junior , he rushed for 1 , 592 yards and scored ten touchdowns , despite missing two games due to injury . Professional career . Pre - draft . Bennett , at , ran a 4 . 28 in the 40 yard dash , but had an injured hamstring , so he was allowed to rerun his 40 - yard dash at his pro day and got a record setting 4 . 13 , and logged 15 reps of , and had a vertical jump of 41½ " at the 2001 NFL Combine . Minnesota Vikings . Bennett was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round ( 27th overall ) of the 2001 NFL Draft . As a rookie in 2001 , Bennett was thrust into a starting role after the sudden retirement of star running back Robert Smith . In 2002 , Bennett rushed for 1 , 296 yards and added 351 yards receiving on his way to the Pro Bowl . However , his career stalled due to injuries the following year . The Vikings released Bennett at the conclusion of the 2005 NFL season due to his persistent injury and ball handling problems . New Orleans Saints . He was signed by the New Orleans Saints to serve as the backup to Deuce McAllister . After the addition of Reggie Bush in the 2006 NFL Draft , Bennett became expendable and was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round draft choice . Kansas City Chiefs . Bennett spent the 2006 season and part of the 2007 season with the Kansas City Chiefs . He played in 17 games for the Chiefs in all , carrying the ball 56 times for 252 yards and no touchdowns . He was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just over a month in the 2007 season . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . On October 16 , 2007 the Buccaneers acquired Bennett from the Chiefs after injuries to running back s Carnell Williams and Michael Pittman . His first touchdown as a Buccaneer came in Week 8 of the 2007 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars off a 19 - yard swing pass run . On February 15 , 2008 , Bennett re - signed with the Buccaneers in lieu of becoming an unrestricted free agent . Bennett was released on November 11 when Carnell Williams was activated from the PUP list . San Diego Chargers . Bennett was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers on November 12 , 2008 . The team released linebacker Derek Smith to make room for him on the roster . He was released on March 4 , 2010 . During the 2009 season with San Diego , Bennett played in six games , rushing 23 times for 65 yards , and catching six passes for 65 yards . Oakland Raiders . Bennett signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 6 , 2010 . He was released on September 5 , 2011 . During the 2010 season with Oakland , he gained 11 yards rushing and nine yards receiving while playing in seven games . Personal . Bennett is the nephew of former Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts linebacker / defensive end Tony Bennett . He currently resides in California with his fiancée Katie .