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1:28Belfor Player of the Game: Dillon Thieneman, Malik Benson
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0:24BIG-PLAY DUCKS! Malik Benson takes punt return 85 yards to the house vs. USC
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1:55Moore Leads Game-Winning Drive, Oregon Escapes Iowa
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3:11Recapping Night One of the Elite 11 Finals
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1:20Kenny Dillingham Gets Coaching Test After Losing QB Leavitt
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Elite 11 Finals Draft: Oregon Commit Will Mencl - Pick #13
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0:58CFP Projection: Defending champion Indiana draws Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss in first round
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1:02Brad Crawford's 2026 CFP Projection: Notre Dame Bounces Back, Gets 1st Round Bye In CFP
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8:57Top 10 Offensive Prospects For 2027 NFL Draft
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Quartney Davis
Summary
Malik Benson is an experienced wide receiver who transitioned from the junior college ranks to become a vertical presence at Oregon. A track standout with world-class speed, he excels as a deep threat and offers additional value as a punt returner. While he possesses a reliable frame and thrives against zone coverage, refining his technical route running will be necessary for him to find consistent success at the professional level.
About
- 2025: 41 receptions, 696 yards, 6 TD (14 games)
- Career: Hutchinson CC, Alabama (2023), Florida State (2024), Oregon (2025)
Strengths
- World-class straight-line speed with legitimate punt return ability.
- Effective at exploiting defensive gaps against zone coverage.
- Productive vertical threat who averaged nearly 17 yards per catch.
Weaknesses
- Does not consistently play as fast as his track times.
- Stiffness in breaks leads to struggles with separation against man coverage.
- Needs to improve suddenness and gathering on intermediate routes.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
Top Malik Benson News
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Raiders' Malik Benson: Heads to Raiders
The Raiders selected Benson in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 195th overall.
Benson was well-traveled during his college career, beginning with two seasons of community college before making one-year stops at Alabama, Florida State and Oregon to round out his career. Benson did, at least, save his best season for last in Eugene in 2025, racking up 43 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns, all career-best marks. He's a bit slender at 6-foot, 189 pounds, but the 23-year-old wideout ran among the better 40 times for wideouts with a 4.37 mark. Benson claims solid range and ball skills but needs work on his route running and to add muscle. Benson has some history as a return man for the Ducks and will likely need to contribute on special teams in Las Vegas.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lansing, KS |
| Age: 23 |