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1 solo, 1 asst, in scouted game vs USC. Second season at LSU after transferring from Texas A&M following 3 years with the Aggies. Known for his 6'1", 193-200 lb frame, he has starting experience in the SEC, recording 145+ career tackles and 3 interceptions, but has dealt with injuries. Joined the Tigers in January of 2024. Leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Tigers. Sat out the spring of 2025 rehabbing an injury. In 4 years, has played in 38 games with 21 starts, tallying 134 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack and 3 interceptions. Played in all 1 3 games for the Tigers in 2024, starting 9 times. Redshirted in 2023 after having final season at Texas A&M cut short after only 2 games due to a shoulder injury. High School teammates with Austin Ausberry and former Tiger Jaquelin Roy, now with the New England Patriots. His dad played college basketball at Nicholls State. Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Named to the 2024 SEC Academic Honor Roll. REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2024 at LSU): Played in all 13 games with 9 starts. Started final 8 games of the season at safety. Tallied 55 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception. Helped LSU to win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl with 7 tackles and a tackle for a 4-yard loss. Posted LSU-best 8 tackles in win over Oklahoma in regular-season finale. Had 4 tackles, including a half-sack for a 3-yard loss in win over South Alabama. Started the season-opener against Southern Cal (2 tackles). Started against in overtime win over Ole Miss (6 tackles, 1 pass breakup), the first of 8 consecutive starts to close the year. Had 7 tackles vs. Alabama. Intercepted a pass in fourth quarter of LSU's win over UCLA. Interception led to an LSU field goal and a 34-17 advantage for the Tigers. 2023: Coming off 09-23-23 Shoulder INJ-Out.
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ESPN ranked the top ten defenders in college football this season, and Benefield was #6. Joins the Tigers after three standout seasons at Boise State. Started 33 games, including 28-straight, for the Broncos from 2023-25. Needs to improve his tackling.
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