Khari Bendolph

Before Massachusetts

Spent freshman season at Jacksonville State, competing in all 13 games.
Tallied 16 tackles with seven solo and nine assisted during rookie season.
Posted a career-best five total tackles, including two solo, against Kennesaw State (11/15).
Attended Naples High School
Was a two-time All-Area and All-County selection
Named a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year twice.
Registered 179 total tackles, including 33 tackles for loss, 18 sacks in two years as a varsity letterwinner.
Had 26 QB hurries, two pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.
Recorded 112 tackles with 10 tackles for loss and four sacks as a senior
Also forced four fumbles, blocked two field goals, deflected two passes and recovered one fumble.
As a junior, had 67 tackles, including 52 solo.
Added 23 tackles for loss, 15 QB hurries and a fumble recovery.
Helped the team reach the State Semifinals in both 2023 and 2024, marking the first appearance since 2018 for Naples.
Earned First-Team Naples Daily News All-Area honors.