The Ottawa Redblacks released defensive back Benny Sapp III on Tuesday.
Benny Sapp III is six foot one and weighs 205 pounds. The 26-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, made two tackles in two preseason games. The Roughriders released him on May 30, 2026. The Calgary Stampeders signed Sapp III on June 23, 2026.
In 2026, he made seven tackles in three games. The Stampeders released him on July 20, 2026. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Sapp III on August 17, 2026. He made 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble in six games.
The Green Bay Packers signed Sapp III as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023. In 2023, he made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in five games. In 2024, he made two tackles (2 assists) in three preseason games. The Packers released him on August 27, 2024. Then, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons on December 9, 2024. The Falcons released him on June 2, 2025.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Sapp III to the practice squad on August 19, 2025. In 2025, he made 19 tackles, three tackles on special teams, and one forced fumble in six games, helping the Roughriders win the 112th Grey Cup.
Collegiately, Sapp III played two seasons at Minnesota (2018-19) with eight tackles (3 solos, 5 assists) in 24 games for the Golden Gophers. Then, he transferred to Northern Iowa (2020-22) with 138 tackles (83 solos, 55 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, nine interceptions for 57 yards, 16 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 30 games for the Panthers.
He was named First Team All-MVFC, First Team All-MVFC by The Bluebloods, Second Team All-American by STATS Perform and AFCA, and Third Team All-American by the Associated Press.
